Verse 18.— Servants, be subject to your masters. To such among the addressed believers as are in the station of a servant, I say to you it is your duty to be subject to the orders of those who are for the time being over you as masters. You must be careful not to discrimi­nate. Some masters may be good and gentle; others, ill-natured and cross, even severe. Render faithful service alike to all. This is their due, considering your relations to each other.