"Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him."

Question

--Ephesians 6:5-9

Who would be MOST likely to quote this passage from the Bible?
Responses
A a Southern slave ownera Southern slave owner
B a Northern abolitionista Northern abolitionist
C a preacher during the Second Great Awakeninga preacher during the Second Great Awakening
D a preacher during the Protestant Reformation

Answer 1

The passage from Ephesians 6:5-9 discusses the relationships between servants and their masters. It emphasizes obedience and service, addressing both servants and masters within the context of Christian teachings.

Given the options provided, the individual most likely to quote this passage would be:

A. a Southern slave owner

This is because the passage can be interpreted as endorsing the idea of obedience from servants (which could be applied to enslaved people) and responsibilities of masters, which could have been rationalized by Southern slave owners to justify their practices within a religious framework.