Slave owners would cite Ephesians 6:5-6. Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. O

Slave owners would cite Ephesians 6:5-6. Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.