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Serving with Honor

Colossians 3:25

In 9 translations

BSB
Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.
KJV
But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
WEB
But he who does wrong will receive again for the wrong that he has done, and there is no partiality.
ASV
For he that doeth wrong shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
LSV
and he who is doing unrighteously will receive what he did unrighteously, and there is no favor by appearance.
YLT
and he who is doing unrighteously shall receive what he did unrighteously, and there is no acceptance of persons.
DBY
For he that does a wrong shall receive the wrong he has done, and there is no respect of persons.
DRC
For he that doth wrong, shall receive for that which he hath done wrongfully: and there is no respect of persons with God.
GNV
But he that doeth wrong, shall receiue for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

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Where the editions differ

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  • NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read γὰρ (“for”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read δὲ (“now”).
Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (2)
  • Spelling of κομίσεται: Tyndale House, Textus Receptus: κομιεῖται.
  • Spelling of προσωπολημψία.¶: Textus Receptus: προσωποληψία.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)

A comparison of published Greek editions. “Add” means after the SBLGNT wording; “omit” refers to that wording.

  • SBLGNT: γὰρ. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read γὰρ; Robinson–Pierpont read δὲ.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ὁ γὰρ ἀδικῶν κομίσεται ὃ ἠδίκησεν, καὶ οὐκ ἔστιν προσωπολημψία.
RP2018
Ὁ δὲ ἀδικῶν κομιεῖται ὃ ἠδίκησεν· καὶ οὐκ ἔστιν προσωποληψία.
TR-Boyd
Ὁ δὲ ἀδικῶν κομιεῖται ὃ ἠδίκησε· καὶ οὐκ ἔστι προσωποληψία.
SCR1894
ο δε αδικων κομιειται ο ηδικησεν και ουκ εστιν προσωποληψια

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • Acts 10:34Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,
  • 2 Corinthians 5:10For 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.
  • Romans 2:11For God does not show favoritism.
  • Deuteronomy 10:17For 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 6:9And 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.
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:6and 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.
  • 2 Chronicles 19:7And 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 1:17Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
  • Leviticus 19:15You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.
  • Deuteronomy 1:17Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.”
  • Luke 20:21“Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.
  • Hebrews 2:2For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,
  • Job 34:19who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.
  • Colossians 4:1Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
  • 2 Samuel 14:14For surely we will die and be like water poured out on the ground, which cannot be recovered. Yet God does not take away a life; but He devises ways that the banished one may not be cast out from Him.
  • 1 Corinthians 6:7–8The 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? Instead, you yourselves cheat and do wrong, even against your own…

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