Read Full ChapterAnd do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
not in the way of service only when eyes are on you, as men pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
World English Bible (WEB)
Not{G3361} with{G2596} eyeservice{G3787}, as{G5613} menpleasers{G441}; but{G235} as{G5613} the servants{G1401} of Christ{G5547}, doing{G4160}{(G5723)} the will{G2307} of God{G2316} from{G1537} the heart{G5590};
Strong's King James
(6) And not according to eyeservice as men-pleasers but rather as love-slaves of Mashiach, doing יהוה YAHWEH'S will from the soul.
The F.O.G
[6] Don't be a mere people-pleaser, working hard only when being watched. Instead, work as the Messiah's servant, doing God's will from your heart—like a trusted steward managing the King's affairs.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
not with eye-service as men-pleasers, but as servants of the Christ, doing the will of God out of soul,
Young's Literal Translation
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