And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

1. Believing - Is more than faith in the existence of God included here? What qualities would make a master a believer?

2. Brethren - How are they brothers? What significance is there to being brethren? How does being brethren change their relationship?

3. Benefit - What is the benefit? How can a Christian working for a Christian be a benefit? Are there some dangers in working for a Christian? Are there some dangers in being the boss who hires a Christian?

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