Ephesians 6:6
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 6
“Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;”Ephesians 6:6
What Does Ephesians 6:6 Mean?
Ephesians 6:6 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 6, verse 6 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Servanthood.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 6:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Colossians 3:23“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”Galatians 1:10“For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.”Matthew 6:10“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”Colossians 3:22“Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:”Matthew 7:21“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”1 Thessalonians 2:4“But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.”1 Peter 4:2“That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.”Colossians 1:9“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;”1 Thessalonians 4:3“For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:”Colossians 3:24“Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.”1 Peter 2:16“As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.”Numbers 14:24“But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.”Ephesians 5:17“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”Philippians 2:12“Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”Hebrews 10:36“For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.”1 Peter 2:15“For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:”Matthew 12:50“For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.”Hebrews 13:21“Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”Romans 6:17“But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.”1 John 2:17“And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.”
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