King James Bible
KJVMasters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Colossians 4:1 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
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King James BibleKJV | Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Masters, do to your servants that which is just and equal: knowing that you also have a master in heaven. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Masters, give to bondmen what is just and fair, knowing that ye also have a Master in the heavens. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. | |
World English BibleWEB | Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The masters! that which is righteous and equal to the servants give ye, having known that ye also have a Master in the heavens. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | Masters, deal justly and equitably with your slaves, knowing that you too have a Master in Heaven. |