Ephesians 6:7

Unto the Lord, and not to men — That is, rather than to men; and by making every action of common life a sacrifice to God; having an eye to him in all things, even as if there were no other master.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

As to the Lord, and not to men - That is, he should regard his lot in life as having been ordered by Divine Providence for some wise and good pur...
Arno Geneva Study Bible

With good will doing service, as to the (e) Lord, and not to men: (e) Being moved with a reverence for God, as though you served God himself.
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 5:22 to Ephesians 6:9 . Subordination in the Fear of Christ. The principle is illustrated by the relation ( a) of wives to husbands,...
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Slaves must render obedience to their earthly masters as unto Christ, in a spirit of fear and reverence, and with undivided allegiance; not trying me...
Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

good will. Greek. eunoia. See 1 Corinthians 7:3 , the only other occurance. doing service . App-190. Lord . App-98. men . App-123.
Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

With good will doing service. (Ver. 7.) This is contrasted with the suppressed indignation which swells the bosom of slaves. Though they dare...
Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: With good will - Μετ' ευνοιας· With cheerfulness; do not take up your service as a cros...
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Good will - expressing the servant's feeling toward his master; as "doing the w...
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Rules for the Family. The Christian's Aemoue 1-4. Second illustration of orderly subordination: the relation between children and parents.
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

'Obedience must be not only thorough, but hearty: temper is all-important.'
Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

[ 5. Practical Exhortation continued ( Ephesians 5:22 to Ephesians 6:9 ). (4) THE BEARING OF THE TRUTH OF UNITY ON THE THREE GREAT RELATIONS OF...
Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(4 c. ) In Ephesians 6:5-9 the hardest form of subjection, that of slaves to masters, is dealt with, still under the same idea that both are “in C...
Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men. — Here we ascend to a still higher quality than “singleness of heart.” To do service...
Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 27 THE CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLD Ephesians 6:1-9 THE Christian family is the cradle and the fortress of the Christian faith. Here its virtue...
Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Children and Parents; Servants and Masters Ephesians 6:1-12 Where our religion is true, it will affect every relationship in life. The love of...
G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The teaching now turned to the next relationship of importance in the Christian household-the relationship of parents and children. Children are to y...
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) В¶ Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. (2) Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) (...
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

With good will doing service ,.... To their masters; not grudgingly, with an ill will; no otherwise, nor longer than when they are forced to it; but...
John Trapp Complete Commentary

With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Ver. 7. As to the Lord ] In obedience to his will, and with reference to his glory....
Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Servants Δουλοι, bond-servants; or he may include also those that were in the station of hired servants; be obedient to your masters For the go...
L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

PARENTS AND CHILDREN (vs.1-4) Children are next addressed. The instruction is simple and uncomplicated. They are to obey their parents in the Lor...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Duties of Children to Parents; Duties of Servants to Masters. A. D. 61....
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

With good will doing service; not grudgingly or as of constraint, but freely and cheerfully. As to the Lord, and not to men; not only regarding m...
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Bondservants be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling (with greatest care), in singleness of your h...
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Ephesians 6:5 . Servants, be obedient. —R.V. margin, “bond-servants.” There was One who had “become obedient even...
Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 6 I. The Apostle compares the struggles of a Christian against the enemies of his soul to the warfare of a soldier against the enemies o...
Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 6:7-8 Labour no Hindrance to Spiritual Progress. I. Servants may be described as servants of Christ. If the Church is regarded, accordi...
Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Ephesians 6:1 . Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Fitting by nature, and pleasing in the sight of God. Ephesians 6:2...
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 6:1 . Children, obey your parents, because they are your parents, who gave you birth, and nourished you with food and fond affection in...
The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. The first duty of children is obedience, and "in th...
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The duties of servants and masters:
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

with good will doing service as to the Lord, and not to men;
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 10:31 ; 2 Kings 5:13 ; 2 Kings 5:2 ; 2 Kings 5:3 ; Ephesians 6:5 ; Ephesians 6:6 ; Genesis 31:38-40 ; Genesis 31:6

⁷ With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

Related Commentaries of Ephesians 6:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arno Geneva Study Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Sermon Bible Commentary

Sermon Bible Commentary

Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ephesians 6:7