Colossians 3:22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. [NIV]
Colossians 3:22 The servants! obey in all things those who are masters according to the flesh, not in eye-service as men-pleasers, but in simplicity of heart, fearing God; [YLT]
Colossians 3:22 The servants! obey in all things those who are masters according to the flesh, not in eye-service as men-pleasers, but in simplicity of heart, fearing God; [YLT] Colossians 3:22 [a-a] [b] Servants, [c] obey [d] in [e] all things {your} [a-a] [f] masters [g] according [h] to the flesh; [i] not [j] with [k] eyeservice, [l] as [m] menpleasers; [n] but [o] in [p] singleness [q] of heart, [r] fearing [a-a] [s] God;
[a-a] = tou (tou) [3588; 3739]: the feminine he (hay); neuter to (to); def. article; the
[b] Servants = Doulos (doo'-los) [1401]: a slave (involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency):
[c] obey = hupakouo (hoop-ak-oo'-o) [5219; 5259]: to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by imp., to heed or conform to a command or authority:
[d] in = kata (kat-ah') [2596; 236]: down (in place or time),
[e] all things = pas (pas) [3956]: all, any, every, the whole:
[f] masters = kurios (koo'-ree-os) [2962]: supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by imp., Mr. (as a respectful title):
[g] according = kata (kat-ah') [2596; 236]: down (in place or time),
[h] to the flesh = sarx (sarx) [4561; 4563]: flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or by ext., the body (as opposed to the soul [or spirit], or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or by imp., human nature (with its frailties [physically or morally] and passions), or (spec.) a human being (as such):
[i] not = me (may) [3361]: qualified [DEF: qualified = Not total, unlimited or wholehearted] negation [DEF: Negation = An often formal act of putting an end to] (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial); not, lest; also (as an interrogative imp. a negative answer [whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one]) whether:
[j] with = (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.:
[k] eyeservice = ophthalmodouleia (of-thal-mod-oo-li'-ah) [3787; 3788; 1397]: sight-labor, i.e. that needs watching (remissness):
[l] as = hos (hoce) [5613; 2598; 3739]: which how, i.e. in that manner:
[m] menpleasers; 441
[n] but = alla (al-lah') [235; 243]: other things, i.e. (adv.) contrariwise [DEF: Contrariwise = So as to be in an opposite ro reversed relation]
[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] singleness= haplotes (hap-lot'-ace) [572; 573]: singleness [DEF: Singleness = The quality or condition of being unique; The condition of being one], i.e. (subjectively) sincerity [DEF: Sincerity = Freedom from pretense (A deceptive outward appearance) or deceit; genuine (Not counterfeit or copied) ; real; honest; straightforwardness] (without dissimulation [DEF: Dissimulation = The act of making or becoming unlike] or self-seeking), or (objectively) generosity (copious bestowal):
[q] of heart = kardia (kar-dee'-ah) [2588]: the heart, i.e. (fig.) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by anal.) the middle.
[r] fearing = phobeo (fob-eh'-o) [5399; 5401]: to frighten, i.e. (pass.) to be alarmed; by anal. to be in awe of, i.e. revere.
[s] God [NEST] = kurios (koo'-ree-os) [2962]: supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by imp., Mr. (as a respectful title):
[s] God: [TR] = theos (theh'-os) [2316]: a deity, esp. (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; fig., a magistrate [DEF: Magistrate = A public official who decides cases brought before a court of law in order to administer justice]; by Hebraism, very [DEF: Very = In actuality]: