## Slaves, be obedient to ##

"You slaves should obey"

## and trembling, in the honesty of your heart, as to Christ ##

"and humble fear, just as you obey Christ"

## with deep respect and trembling ##

These are two similar ways to show honor towards one's master. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])

## not only to please them when they are watching you ##

"Always work as if you were working for Christ himself, even when your masters are not watching you"

## as slaves of Christ himself ##

Serve your earthly master as if your earthly master was Christ himself.

## serving cheerfully as for the Lord and not just for people ##

"Work joyfully since you are working for the Lord and not just for people"

## remembering that whatever good deed each person does, he will receive a reward from the Lord ##

"Remember that every good deed a person does will be rewarded by the Lord"