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Colossians 3:25

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

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brownv. 25

But--The oldest manuscripts read, "for," which accords with "serve ye," &c. (Col 3:24), the oldest reading: the for here gives a motive for obeying the precept. He addresses the slaves: Serve ye the Lord Christ, and leave your wrongs in His hands to put to rights: (translate), "For he that doeth wrong shall receive back the wrong which he hath done (by just retribution in kind), and there is no respect of persons" with the Great Judge in the day of the Lord. He favors the master no more than the slave (Rev 6:15). Next: Colossians Chapter 4

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 25

I. The apostle exhorts us to set our hearts upon heaven and take them off from this world (Col 3:1-4). II. He exhorts to the mortification of sin, in the various instances of it (Col 3:5-11). III. He earnestly presses to mutual love and compassion (Col 3:12-17). And concludes with exhortations to relative duties, of wives and husbands, parents and children, masters and servants (Col 3:18-25).

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Strong's Concordancev. 25

δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἀδικέω (adikéō, G91) — to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically) κομίζω (komízō, G2865) — properly, to provide for, i.e. (by implication) to carry off (as if from harm; genitive… ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not προσωποληψία (prosōpolēpsía, G4382) — partiality, i.e. favoritism

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Acts 10:34rank 13

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

Romans 2:11rank 12

For God does not show favoritism.

II Corinthians 5:10rank 10

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.

Deuteronomy 10:17rank 8

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.

I Thessalonians 4:6rank 7

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.

Ephesians 6:9rank 6

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.

I Peter 1:17rank 5

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

II Chronicles 19:7rank 5

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.”

Colossians 4:1rank 4

Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

Hebrews 2:2rank 4

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

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