Ephesians 6:9

Chinese (Simplified) Contemporary Bible (CCB Bible) (圣经当代译本修订版)

你们做主人的也一样，要善待奴仆，不可威吓他们。要知道你们主仆同有一位在天上的主人，祂不偏待人。

这是什么意思？

This verse tells masters to treat their slaves well and not threaten them, remembering that they have a Master in heaven who does not show favoritism. Paul is writing this advice.

儿童解释

Think of it like this: if you're the boss at playtime and have friends working for you, be nice to them just as God is nice to us all. Don't yell or threaten your friends because God treats everyone fairly.

历史背景

The Apostle Paul wrote Ephesians around 60-62 AD while imprisoned in Rome. This letter was intended for the Christian community in Ephesus, a city in modern-day Turkey, where slavery was prevalent and complex social dynamics were influenced by Greco-Roman culture.

今日应用

In today's workplace, this verse encourages managers to treat their employees with respect and kindness. For example, a manager should listen to employee concerns without threatening them, remembering that all are equal in God’s eyes.

主题

• justice
• equality
• leadership
• fairness
• respect
• humility

相关经文

• Colossians 4:1
• Leviticus 25:43
• Matthew 7:12
• James 2:9
• Galatians 3:28

常见问题

What is the main message of Ephesians 6:9?

The verse emphasizes treating others, especially those under one's authority, with fairness and kindness, remembering that God does not show favoritism.

How can this verse be applied in a modern workplace setting?

Managers or supervisors should treat their employees kindly without threatening them, reflecting the equality of all people under God's authority.

What does it mean by 'neither is there respect of persons with him'?

It means that God treats everyone equally and judges based on actions rather than social status or other external factors.

Can you provide an example from another book in the Bible that supports this idea?

Yes, Colossians 4:1 instructs masters to give their slaves what is right and fair because they have a Master in heaven, echoing Ephesians 6:9.