Colossians 4:1 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven. [NIV]
Colossians 4:1 The masters! that which is righteous and equal to the servants give ye, having known that ye also have a Master in the heavens. [YLT]
Colossians 4:1 [a-a] [b] Masters, [c] give [d] unto your servants [e] that which [f] is just [g] and [a-a] [h] equal; [a-a] [i] knowing [j] that [k] ye [l] also [m] have [n] a Master [o] in [p] heaven.
[a-a] = tou (tou) [3588; 3739]: the feminine he (hay); neuter to (to); def. article; the
[b] Masters = kurios (koo'-ree-os) [2962]: supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by imp., Mr. (as a respectful title):
[c] give = parecho (par-ekh'-o) [3930; 3844; 2192]: to hold near, i.e. present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion:
[d] unto your servants = Doulos (doo'-los) [1401]: a slave (involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency):
[e] that which = tou (tou) [3588; 3739]: the feminine he (hay); neuter to (to); def. article; the
[f] is just = dikaios (dik'-ah-yos) [1342; 1349]: equitable [DEF: Equitable = Free from bias in judgment; Just to all parties] (in character or act); by imp., innocent, holy:
[g] and = kaii (kahee) [2532]: and, also, even, so then, too
[h] equal = isotes (ee-sot'-ace) [2471]: likeness (in condition or proportion); by imp., equity [DEF: Equity = The stat, action, or principle of treating all persons equally in accordance withthe law]:
[i] knowing = eido (i'-do) [1492]: to see; by imp. to know:
[j] that = hoti (hot'-ee) [3754; 3748]: that; because:
[k] ye = humeis (hoo-mice') [5210; 4771]: you:
[l] also = kaii (kahee) [2532]: and, also, even, so then, too
[m] have = echo (ekh'-o) [2192]: to hold (possessions [DEF: Possessions = Legal right to the possession of a thing]; ability, [DEF: Ability = Natural or acquired facility in a specific activity; Physical, mental, financial, or legal power to perform] contiuity, [DEF: continuity = The state or quality of being continous] relation, [DEF: Relation = A logical or natural association between two or more things; A person connected to another person by blood] or condition): [DEF: condition =Something indispensable; Manner of being or form of existence; A state of sound readiness; To make familiar through constant practice or use]
[n] a Master = kurios (koo'-ree-os) [2962]: supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by imp., Mr. (as a respectful title):
[o] in = (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by imp.) instrumentality [DEF: Instrumentality =The quality or condition of being instrumental; helpfulness; means; agency (Instrumental = Acting or serving as a means, useful; helpful)] (medially or constructively), i.e. "in," at, (up-) on, by, etc.:
[p] heaven = ouranos (oo-ran-os') [3772; 3735]: the sky; by ext., heaven (as the abode of God); by imp., happiness, power, eternity; spec., the Gospel (Christianity):