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For God has no favorites. <a href="/esv/colossians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality. <a href="/bsb/colossians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism. <a href="/blb/colossians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For the one doing wrong will be repaid for what he has done wrong; and there is no partiality. <a href="/kjv/colossians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. <a href="/nkjv/colossians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality. <a href="/nasb_/colossians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the one who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality. <a href="/nasb/colossians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality. <a href="/nasb77/colossians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality. <a href="/lsb/colossians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality. <a href="/amp/colossians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For he who does wrong will be punished for his wrongdoing, and [with God] there is no partiality [no special treatment based on a person’s position in life]. <a href="/csb/colossians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the wrongdoer will be paid back for whatever wrong he has done, and there is no favoritism. <a href="/hcsb/colossians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the wrongdoer will be paid back for whatever wrong he has done, and there is no favoritism. <a href="/asv/colossians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> For he that doeth wrong shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. <a href="/cev/colossians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But Christ has no favorites! He will punish evil people, just as they deserve. <a href="/erv/colossians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> For he that doeth wrong shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. <a href="/gwt/colossians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The person who does wrong will be paid back for the wrong he has done. God does not play favorites. <a href="/gnt/colossians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> And all wrongdoers will be repaid for the wrong things they do, because God judges everyone by the same standard. <a href="/isv/colossians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> For the person who does what is wrong will be paid back for what he has done without favoritism. <a href="/msb/colossians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism. <a href="/net/colossians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there are no exceptions. <a href="/nheb/colossians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But he who does wrong will receive again for the wrong that he has done, and there is no partiality. <a href="/wbt/colossians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But he that doeth wrong, will receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. <a href="/wey/colossians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The man who perpetrates a wrong will find the wrong repaid to him; and with God there are no merely earthly distinctions. <a href="/web/colossians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> But he who does wrong will receive again for the wrong that he has done, and there is no partiality. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/colossians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he who is doing unrighteously will receive what he did unrighteously, and there is no favor by appearance. <a href="/blb/colossians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For the one doing wrong will be repaid for what he has done wrong; and there is no partiality. <a href="/ylt/colossians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he who is doing unrighteously shall receive what he did unrighteously, and there is no acceptance of persons. <a href="/slt/colossians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he acting with injustice shall be taken care of for what he did unjustly: and there is no distinction of persons.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/colossians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For he that doth wrong, shall receive for that which he hath done wrongfully: and there is no respect of persons with God. <a href="/cpdv/colossians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For whoever causes injury shall be repaid for what he has wrongfully done. And there no favoritism with God. <a href="/nabre/colossians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> For the wrongdoer will receive recompense for the wrong he committed, and there is no partiality. <a href="/nrsvce/colossians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For the wrongdoer will be paid back for whatever wrong has been done, and there is no partiality.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/colossians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But the wrongdoer shall be rewarded according to the wrong which he has done: and there is no respect of persons. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/colossians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But he pays the wrongdoer according to what he does wrong, and there is no favoritism. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/colossians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But he that does wrong shall receive for the wrong which he has done; and there is no respect of persons. <a href="/godbey/colossians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> for the one doing wrong receives that for which he did the injustice: and there is no respect of persons. <a href="/haweis/colossians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But he that is guilty of injustice shall receive punishment for the wrong he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.<CM> <a href="/mace/colossians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but he that does wrong shall be punish'd for his injustice: for no regard will be shown to the external characters of men. <a href="/wey/colossians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The man who perpetrates a wrong will find the wrong repaid to him; and with God there are no merely earthly distinctions. <a href="/worrell/colossians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For he that does wrong shall receive back the wrong which he did; and there is no respect of persons, <a href="/worsley/colossians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but he that doth unjustly, shall receive for what wrong he hath done; and there is no respect of persons with God: <a href="/parallel/colossians/3-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7q-K-qsfihQ?start=712" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/colossians/3.htm">Christian Households</a> …24because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 25<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">Whoever</a> <a href="/greek/91.htm" title="91: adikōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To act unjustly towards, injure, harm. From adikos; to be unjust, i.e. do wrong.">does wrong</a> <a href="/greek/2865.htm" title="2865: komisetai (V-FIM-3S) -- From a primary komeo; properly, to provide for, i.e. to carry off.">will be repaid for</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/91.htm" title="91: ēdikēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To act unjustly towards, injure, harm. From adikos; to be unjust, i.e. do wrong.">his wrong,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">there is</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no</a> <a href="/greek/4382.htm" title="4382: prosōpolēmpsia (N-NFS) -- Partiality, favoritism. From prosopoleptes; partiality, i.e. Favoritism.">favoritism.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm">Ephesians 6:8-9</a> because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free. / And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him. <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6-11</a> God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. ... <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a> Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. <a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a> Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. <a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a> For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. <a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a> For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12</a> “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a> For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8</a> He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. <a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47-48</a> That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded. <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Proverbs 24:12</a> If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30</a> Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. <a href="/job/34-11.htm">Job 34:11</a> For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences. <a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12</a> and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div> But he that does wrong shall receive for the wrong which he has done: and there is no respect of persons.he that.<a href="/1_corinthians/6-7.htm">1 Corinthians 6:7,8</a> Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? … <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:6</a> That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.<a href="/philemon/1-18.htm">Philemon 1:18</a> If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;receive.<a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a> For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.<a href="/hebrews/2-2.htm">Hebrews 2:2</a> For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;and.<a href="/colossians/4-1.htm">Colossians 4:1</a> Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.<a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a> Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.<a href="/deuteronomy/1-17.htm">Deuteronomy 1:17</a> Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God's: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring it unto me, and I will hear it.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Acceptance</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-12.htm">Consequences</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Distinctions</a> <a href="/colossians/3-22.htm">Earthly</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Favoritism</a> <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Find</a> <a href="/romans/6-17.htm">ly</a> <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Merely</a> <a href="/romans/11-35.htm">Paid</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Partiality</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Position</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-6.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/colossians/3-24.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/romans/11-35.htm">Repaid</a> <a href="/colossians/2-16.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">sly</a> <a href="/psalms/82-2.htm">Unrighteously</a> <a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/galatians/2-18.htm">Wrongdoer</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-10.htm">Acceptance</a> <a href="/numbers/5-31.htm">Consequences</a> <a href="/james/2-1.htm">Distinctions</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Earthly</a> <a href="/james/2-9.htm">Favoritism</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-16.htm">Find</a> <a href="/numbers/32-11.htm">ly</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-13.htm">Merely</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-9.htm">Paid</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">Partiality</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm">Position</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-8.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/genesis/44-4.htm">Repaid</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-23.htm">sly</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">Unrighteously</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-14.htm">Wrongdoer</a><div class="vheading2">Colossians 3</div>1. <a href="/colossians/3-1.htm">He shows where we should seek Christ.</a> 5. <a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">He exhorts to holiness;</a> 10. <a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">to put off the old self, and put on Christ;</a> 12. <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">exhorting to charity, humility, </a> 18. <a href="/colossians/3-18.htm">and other duties.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, wrongdoing is not limited to specific groups but applies to all individuals. The concept of wrongdoing is rooted in the Old Testament law, where sin is defined as transgression against God's commandments (<a href="/leviticus/5-17.htm">Leviticus 5:17</a>). The New Testament continues this theme, highlighting that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (<a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Romans 3:23</a>).will be repaid for his wrong This reflects the principle of divine justice, where actions have consequences. The idea of retribution is consistent with the biblical teaching that God is just and will judge each person according to their deeds (<a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6</a>). This phrase also echoes the Old Testament principle of "an eye for an eye" (<a href="/exodus/21-24.htm">Exodus 21:24</a>), though in the New Testament, the focus is on God's ultimate judgment rather than human retribution.and there is no favoritism This statement underscores the impartiality of God's judgment. In the cultural context of the early church, favoritism was a significant issue, as seen in the divisions between Jews and Gentiles. The New Testament repeatedly affirms that God shows no partiality (<a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34</a>, <a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a>), emphasizing that all are equal before Him. This principle is a call to the church to reflect God's impartiality in its own dealings, promoting unity and equality among believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Colossians, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/c/colossae.htm">Colossae</a> An ancient city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) where the recipients of this letter resided. The church in Colossae was a young Christian community facing various doctrinal challenges. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_colossian_church.htm">The Colossian Church</a> The audience of Paul's letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile believers, who were encouraged to live out their faith in a manner worthy of the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_impartial_justice.htm">God's Impartial Justice</a> God judges all people without favoritism. This truth should encourage believers to live righteously, knowing that their actions have consequences. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_for_actions.htm">Accountability for Actions</a> Every individual is accountable for their actions. This accountability should motivate Christians to pursue holiness and integrity in all aspects of life. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_for_the_oppressed.htm">Encouragement for the Oppressed</a> For those who suffer injustice, this verse offers hope that God sees and will repay wrongs. Believers can trust in God's ultimate justice. <a href="/topical/c/call_to_righteous_living.htm">Call to Righteous Living</a> Understanding that God will repay wrongs should lead Christians to examine their lives and strive to align their actions with God's will. <a href="/topical/e/equality_in_christ.htm">Equality in Christ</a> In Christ, there is no favoritism. This truth should foster unity and equality within the Christian community, breaking down barriers of race, status, and background.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_colossians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Colossians 3</a> <a href="/q/is_colossians_3_25_literal_despite_injustices.htm">Can Colossians 3:25’s warning that wrongdoers will be repaid be taken literally when so many injustices go unresolved in human history?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_punitive_justice.htm">What defines punitive justice?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_stance_on_sexual_abuse.htm">What does the Bible say about sexual abuse?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_kidron_valley_important.htm">What defines punitive justice?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/colossians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) He that doeth wrong is clearly here the master (see <a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm" title="And, you masters, do the same things to them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.">Ephesians 6:9</a>), though, of course, the phrase cannot be limited to him.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/colossians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - For he that doeth wrong shall receive again that he did wrong; and there is no respect of persons (<a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm">Ephesians 6:8, 9</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:5-7</a>; <a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a>; <a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a>; <a href="/galatians/2-6.htm">Galatians 2:6</a>). "For" is replaced by "but" in the same inferior copies which insert it in the last sentence. Here we have the ether side of the recompense promised in ver. 24 a, to which the explanatory "for" points back. The impartial justice which avenges every wrong guarantees the reward of the faithful servant of Christ. So the Old Testament saints rightly argued (<a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Psalm 37:9-11</a>; <a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Psalm 58:10, 11</a>; <a href="/psalms/64-7.htm">Psalm 64:7-10</a>) that the punishment of the evil doer affords hope to the righteous man. This warning is quite general in its terms, and applies alike to the unfaithful servant and to the unjust master (comp. <a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm">Ephesians 6:8</a>). At the judgment seat of Christ there will be no favouritism: all ranks and orders of men will stand on precisely the same footing (<a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Colossians 3:11</a>). The word ἀδικέω, twice employed here, denotes a legal wrong or injury (<a href="/1_corinthians/6-7.htm">1 Corinthians 6:7, 8</a>); e.g. the conduct of Onesimus towards Philemon (ver. 18). The verb "receive" (κομίζομαι, carry off, gain; <a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm">Ephesians 6:8</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a>; <a href="/1_peter/5-4.htm">1 Peter 5:4</a>; <a href="/matthew/25-27.htm">Matthew 25:27</a>) looks more to the receiver, whereas ἀπολήμψεσθε ἀπό (ver. 24) points to the giver. Προσωπολημψία (literally, accepting of the face) is a pure Hebraism, found in St. James twice, and four times in St. Paul. The apostle turns from the slave to address his master. Ch. 4:1. - Ye lords, show just dealing and fairness to your servants [bondmen] (<a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm">Ephesians 6:8, 9</a>; <a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Matthew 18:23-35</a>; <a href="/luke/6-31.htm">Luke 6:31</a>). The verb "show" (παρέχεσθε, afford, render) is middle in voice, and, as in <a href="/luke/7-4.htm">Luke 7:4</a> and <a href="/titus/2-7.htm">Titus 2:7</a>, implies spontaneity - "show on your part," "of yourselves." Τὸ δίκαιον ("the just"), a concrete expression, denotes the justice of the master's dealing (comp. τὸ χρηστόν in <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a>, "the kind dealing of God"). Τὴν ἰσότητα gives the principle by which he is to be guided, that of equity, fairness (so Alford, Ellicott, Lightfoot). "Equity is the mother of Justice" (Philo, 'On the Creation of Magistrates,' § 14; see other illustrations in Lightfoot). Meyer contends for the stricter sense, "equality" (<a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13, 14</a>) - i.e. of Church status and brotherhood (<a href="/philemon/1-16.htm">Philemon 1:16</a>; <a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Colossians 3:11</a>). But the context suggests no such special reference; it deals with the family and social relationship of master and servant "Equity" is a well-established sense of the Greek word. The law of equity bearing on all human relations Christ has laid down in <a href="/luke/6-31.htm">Luke 6:31</a>. Here is the germinal principle of the abolition of slavery. Moral equity, as realized by the Christian consciousness, was sure in course of time to bring about legal equality. Knowing that ye also have a Lord in heaven (<a href="/colossians/2-6.htm">Colossians 2:6</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Ephesians 6:9</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/7-22.htm">1 Corinthians 7:22</a>; <a href="/philippians/2-11.htm">Philippians 2:11</a>; <a href="/romans/14-9.htm">Romans 14:9</a>; <a href="/revelation/17-14.htm">Revelation 17:14</a>; <a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>). (On "knowing," see ver. 24 a.) "Ye also," for Christ is "both their Lord and yours" (<a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Ephesians 6:9</a>, Revised Text). The lordship of Christ dominates the whole Epistle (<a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15, 18</a>; <a href="/colossians/2-6.htm">Colossians 2:6, 10, 19</a>, etc.). The assertion that the proud master who deemed his fellow man his chattel is himself a mere slave of Christ, sets Christ's authority in a vivid and striking light. This consideration makes the Christian master apprehensive as to his treatment of his dependents. He is "in heaven" (<a href="/colossians/3-1.htm">Colossians 3:1</a>; <a href="/ephesians/1-21.htm">Ephesians 1:21</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Ephesians 6:9</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-10.htm">Ephesians 4:10</a>; <a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">Philippians 3:20</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:10</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:7</a>; <a href="/acts/3-21.htm">Acts 3:21</a>; <a href="/john/3-13.htm">John 3:13</a>; <a href="/john/8-23.htm">John 8:23</a>; <a href="/hebrews/9-24.htm">Hebrews 9:24</a>), the seat of Divine authority and glory, whence he shall soon return to judgment (comp. <a href="/psalms/76-8.htm">Psalm 76:8</a>; <a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18</a>). <a href="/commentaries/colossians/3-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Whoever ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. does wrong ἀδικῶν (adikōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_91.htm">Strong's 91: </a> To act unjustly towards, injure, harm. From adikos; to be unjust, i.e. do wrong. will be repaid [for] κομίσεται (komisetai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2865.htm">Strong's 2865: </a> From a primary komeo; properly, to provide for, i.e. to carry off. his wrong, ἠδίκησεν (ēdikēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_91.htm">Strong's 91: </a> To act unjustly towards, injure, harm. From adikos; to be unjust, i.e. do wrong. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. there is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. no οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. favoritism. προσωπολημψία (prosōpolēmpsia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4382.htm">Strong's 4382: </a> Partiality, favoritism. From prosopoleptes; partiality, i.e. Favoritism. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/colossians/3-25.htm">NT Letters: Colossians 3:25 But he who does wrong will receive (Coloss. 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