Colossians 3:25 “Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favor…”

Colossians 3:25

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

World English Bible

But he who does wrong will receive again for the wrong that he has done, and there is no partiality.

American Standard Version

For he that doeth wrong shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

Geneva Bible 1599

But he that doeth wrong, shall receiue for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

Darby Translation

For he that does a wrong shall receive the wrong he has done, and there is no respect of persons.

Young's Literal Translation

and he who is doing unrighteously shall receive what he did unrighteously, and there is no acceptance of persons.

Bible in Basic English

For the wrongdoer will have punishment for the wrong he has done, without respect for any man's position.

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Cross references

“he that”

1 Thessalonians 4:6 Philemon 1:18 1 Corinthians 6:7 1 Corinthians 6:8

1 Thessalonians 4:6 · BSB

and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.

Philemon 1:18 · BSB

But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account.

1 Corinthians 6:7 · BSB

The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?

1 Corinthians 6:8 · BSB

Instead, you yourselves cheat and do wrong, even against your own brothers!

“receive”

2 Corinthians 5:10 Hebrews 2:2

2 Corinthians 5:10 · BSB

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.

Hebrews 2:2 · BSB

For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,

“and”

Acts 10:34 Romans 2:11 Deuteronomy 10:17 Ephesians 6:9 2 Chronicles 19:7 1 Peter 1:17

Acts 10:34 · BSB

Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,

Romans 2:11 · BSB

For God does not show favoritism.

Deuteronomy 10:17 · BSB

For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.

Ephesians 6:9 · BSB

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.

2 Chronicles 19:7 · BSB

And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

1 Peter 1:17 · BSB

Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

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

In context

24because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

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