Colossians 3:22 Cross References

Colossians 3:22

22: You slaves must obey your earthly masters in everything you do. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. Obey them willingly because of your reverent fear of the Lord.

1 Timothy 6:1

  1. Christians who are slaves should give their masters full respect so that the name of God and his teaching will not be shamed.
  2. If your master is a Christian, that is no excuse for being disrespectful. You should work all the harder because you are helping another believer by your efforts. Teach these truths, Timothy, and encourage everyone to obey them.

1 Peter 2:18

  1. You who are slaves must accept the authority of your masters. Do whatever they tell you--not only if they are kind and reasonable, but even if they are harsh.
  2. For God is pleased with you when, for the sake of your conscience, you patiently endure unfair treatment.

Titus 2:9

  1. Slaves must obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back
  2. or steal, but they must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way.

Galatians 1:10

  1. Obviously, I'm not trying to be a people pleaser! No, I am trying to please God. If I were still trying to please people, I would not be Christ's servant.

Colossians 3:20

  1. You children must always obey your parents, for this is what pleases the Lord.

Ephesians 6:5

  1. Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ.
  2. Work hard, but not just to please your masters when they are watching. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart.
  3. Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Luke 6:46

  1. "So why do you call me 'Lord,' when you won't obey me?

1 Thessalonians 2:4

  1. For we speak as messengers who have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He is the one who examines the motives of our hearts.

Ecclesiastes 5:7

  1. Dreaming all the time instead of working is foolishness. And there is ruin in a flood of empty words. Fear God instead.

Philemon 1:16

  1. He is no longer just a slave; he is a beloved brother, especially to me. Now he will mean much more to you, both as a slave and as a brother in the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

  1. Here is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is the duty of every person.

Psalms 123:2

  1. We look to the LORD our God for his mercy, just as servants keep their eyes on their master, as a slave girl watches her mistress for the slightest signal.

Acts 2:46

  1. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord's Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity--

Genesis 42:18

  1. On the third day Joseph said to them, "I am a God-fearing man. If you do as I say, you will live.

Nehemiah 5:15

  1. This was quite a contrast to the former governors who had laid heavy burdens on the people, demanding a daily ration of food and wine, besides a pound of silver. Even their assistants took advantage of the people. But because of my fear of God, I did not act that way.

Malachi 1:6

  1. The LORD Almighty says to the priests: "A son honors his father, and a servant respects his master. I am your father and master, but where are the honor and respect I deserve? You have despised my name! "But you ask, `How have we ever despised your name?'

Matthew 6:22

  1. "Your eye is a lamp for your body. A pure eye lets sunshine into your soul.

Matthew 8:9

  1. I know, because I am under the authority of my superior officers and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, 'Go,' and they go, or 'Come,' and they come. And if I say to my slaves, 'Do this or that,' they do it."

Luke 7:8

  1. I know because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, 'Go,' and they go, or 'Come,' and they come. And if I say to my slaves, 'Do this or that,' they do it."

Ecclesiastes 8:12

  1. But even though a person sins a hundred times and still lives a long time, I know that those who fear God will be better off.

2 Corinthians 7:1

  1. Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete purity because we fear God.

Nehemiah 5:9

  1. Then I pressed further, "What you are doing is not right! Should you not walk in the fear of our God in order to avoid being mocked by enemy nations?
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