Colossians 4:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

Give, х parechesthe (G3930)] - 'afford on your side.'

Equal, х teen (G3588) isoteeta (G2471)]. As the slaves owe duties to you, so you equally owe to them duties as masters. Compare note, Ephesians 6:9, where the master's duty negatively is added. Ellicott, 'equity,' which gives a liberal interpretation of justice in common matters (Philippians 1:6).

Knowing (Colossians 3:24 ) that ye also - as well as they.

Colossians 4:1

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