What does Colossians 4:1 mean?

Colossians 4:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Colossians 4:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

1Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

2Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

3Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:

faithgracehope