Colossians 3:24 “because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as…”

Colossians 3:24

because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

World English Bible

knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

American Standard Version

knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance: ye serve the Lord Christ.

Geneva Bible 1599

Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receiue the reward of the inheritance: for ye serue the Lord Christ.

Darby Translation

knowing that of [the] Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance; ye serve the Lord Christ.

Young's Literal Translation

having known that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance — for the Lord Christ ye serve;

Bible in Basic English

Being certain that the Lord will give you the reward of the heritage: for you are the servants of the Lord Christ.

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Cross references

“ye shall”

Ephesians 6:8 Luke 14:14 Hebrews 10:35 Matthew 5:12 Hebrews 11:6 Proverbs 11:18

Ephesians 6:8 · BSB

because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

Luke 14:14 · BSB

and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

Hebrews 10:35 · BSB

So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.

Matthew 5:12 · BSB

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

Hebrews 11:6 · BSB

And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

Proverbs 11:18 · BSB

The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.

“for”

Galatians 1:10 1 Corinthians 7:22 Ephesians 6:6 Jude 1:1 2 Peter 1:1 John 12:26

Galatians 1:10 · BSB

Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

1 Corinthians 7:22 · BSB

For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave.

Ephesians 6:6 · BSB

And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

Jude 1:1 · BSB

Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ:

2 Peter 1:1 · BSB

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:

John 12:26 · BSB

If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.

Also

Acts 20:32

Acts 20:32 · BSB

And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

23Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,

25Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.

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