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1Ti 6:2. Ἀδελφοὶ, brethren) and in that respect equal.-εἰσὶν, are) viz. the masters. Servants (slaves) might seek a pretext for refusing obedience, whether they had believing or unbelieving masters. Both sins are met (counteracted).-δουλευέτωσαν, let them do service) let them remain in the household.-πιστοί εἰσι καὶ ἀγαπητοὶ are faithful and beloved) Supply, the masters, beloved, having experienced the Divine love, and then in consequence showing love to their servants (slaves).-οἱ τῆς εὐεργεσίας ἀντιλαμβανόμενοι, [Eng. Vers. partakers of the benefit, but Bengel] subserving the [divine] beneficence) Beneficence is the beneficence of God, as the word, the name, the Spirit, the wrath, stand for the word of God, the name of God, etc. Believing masters, as being benefactors [εὐεργέται, taken out of εὐεργεσίας], subserve this beneficence. Believers experience the heavenly beneficence towards men, and subserve it; for example, masters towards their household, and through their household towards others. This by implication teaches also believing masters their duty: 1Ti 6:17 also teaches it.