Devine Scripture

Colossians 3:24

Colossians chapter 3 · verse 24 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.23whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

v.24This passage

v.25For he that doeth wrong shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 6:1

    Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.

  • Genesis 15:1

    After these things the word of Jehovah came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

  • Matthew 6:16

    Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen of men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

  • Acts 20:32

    And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified.

  • Romans 2:6

    who will render to every man according to his works:

  • Luke 6:35

    But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.