(A)not [a]by way of [b]eye-service, as (B)people-pleasers, but as (C)slaves of Christ, (D)doing the will of God from the [c]heart. With goodwill [d]render service, (E)as to the Lord, and not to people, (F)knowing that (G)whatever good thing each one does, he will receive this back from the Lord, (H)whether slave or free.

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 6:6 Lit according to
  2. Ephesians 6:6 I.e., only when the master is watching
  3. Ephesians 6:6 Lit soul
  4. Ephesians 6:7 Lit rendering

Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ,(A) doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,(B) because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do,(C) whether they are slave or free.

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