In either case, Paul urges Christian slave owners to have the same kind of eternal perspective as their believing slaves, in the fear of the Lord (Lev 25:43), who shows no partiality whatsoever (Deut 10:17–18; 2 Chr 19:7; Acts 10:34; Rom 2:11; Col 3:25; 1 Pet 1:17; cf. Jas 2:1–5) and examines the heart and motive (e.g., 1 Sam 16:7; Prov 17:3; 1 Cor 4:5).
Evangelical Exegetical Commentary: Ephesians