## obey your masters ##

The word "your" refers to the Colossian slaves who are believers.

## Whatever you do ##

The word "you" refers to slaves, but may include all the colossian Christians.

## obey your masters according to the flesh ##

"obey your earthly masters"

## not with eye-service ##

Do not obey only when your master is watching.

## people-pleasers ##

These are people who do something to get the approval of other people rather than the Lord's. (See UDB)

## from the soul ##

“wholeheartedly” (See UDB)

## as to the Lord  ##

<b>as to the Lord <b>- “for the Lord” (See UDB)

## reward of the inheritance  ##

“our share of what the Lord has promised”. (See UDB)

## who does unrighteousness  ##

It refers to anyone who actively does wrong of any kind (moral, social or physical). It can be translated as “who does wrong” or “who does evil”.

## receive the penalty ##

Will be punished.

## is no partiality  ##

“is no favoritism” or “are no favorites” or "are no favorite ones"