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20 Do not abuse slaves who work faithfully
    or hired laborers who give of themselves.(A)

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'Sirach 7:20' not found for the version: New International Version.

And, masters,[a] do the same to them. Stop threatening them, for you know that both of you have the same Lord[b] in heaven, and with him there is no partiality.(A)

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  1. 6.9 In Gk the same word is used for master and Lord
  2. 6.9 In Gk the same word is used for master and Lord

And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours(A) is in heaven, and there is no favoritism(B) with him.

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Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, for you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

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Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair,(A) because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

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