Colossians 4:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Bible Comments

On the other hand, therefore, the masters should also heed the warning, Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

The treatment which any master accords to those under his authority, and especially to slaves, should be determined by justice and equity, not by caprice. Masters should regard their slaves, OR their side, as far as they are concerned, as human beings with themselves, like themselves. On the social, historical side there may be a wide difference in their stations, but by creation all men are equal before God, and that fact must never be forgotten. The almighty and just Lord in heaven will call every master to account for the treatment accorded those entrusted to his authority.

Colossians 4:1

1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.