Colossians 3:25

Serving with Honor · Colossians 3:22–25
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Translations

Modern
Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.
Traditional
But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
Literal
For the one doing wrong will receive what he has done wrong, and there is no partiality.
Latin
Qui enim injuriam facit, recipiet id quod inique gessit: et non est personarum acceptio apud Deum.

Original

Greek
English
Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.

Notes

This series of teachings is called a household code. Paul instructs wives (3:18), husbands (3:19), children (3:20), fathers (3:21), slaves (3:22–25), and masters (4:1). Similar codes are found in Greco-Roman writings and other parts of the New Testament (see Ephesians 5:22–6:9; 1 Peter 2:18–3:7).

Parallels

Ephesians 6:5–9 1 Timothy 6:1–2

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Ephesians

Topics

Bad Leadership God: Impartial Hurting Others Idle Words Judgment: According to Opportunity and Works Overcoming Disappointment Punishment: Divine: No Escape From Respect of Persons: God Does not Have Respecting Others Servant: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Justice of God: Declared to be without Respect of Persons Using Talents