Colossians 3:25

25. For the one who does wrong shall get back that which he has wrongfully done; and there is no partiality (with God the divine judge in repaying wrongs).

Translation and Paraphrase

25. For the one who goes wrong shall get back that which he has wrongfully done; and there is no partiality (with God the divine judge in repaying wrongs).

Notes

1.

Paul followed up his glorious promise to slaves about their heavenly inheritance with a warning: Those who do wrong shall receive back the very wrong that they have done. Those who cheat will be cheated. Those who lie will be lied to. Those who damage the master's goods will suffer damage to their heavenly inheritance.

2.

Very often in life we see this principle work out. Those who are kind to others receive kindness. Those who are unfair to others receive unfair treatment. We admit freely that this does not always work out in this life this way. Sometimes evil-doers die apparently triumphant in evil, never being punished for it. But God will square the accounts, and repay evil doers according to their works on the day of judgment.

3.

In dealing with God we must never forget that there is no partiality with Him, no respect of persons. God will punish evildoers, whether they be educated or illiterate, strong or weak, rich or poor, influential or unknown.

God has no special pity for slaves and no partiality to them. God has no special preference for masters, nor is He afraid of them. Whoever does wrong will receive back a punishment of like kind for the wrong he has done.

Study and Review

71.

What shall wrongdoers receive? From whom? (Colossians 3:25)

72.

How does the statement that there is no respect of persons fit into Paul's argument?

73.

Propose a title or theme or topic for Colossians chapter three.