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Colossians 3:24–25

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Colossians 3:24

24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

Colossians 3:25

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

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DEFINED WORDS

Colossians 3:24

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Knowing

Perceiving, understanding, recognizing, or being acquainted with; also having knowledge or skill.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

receive

To take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain what is given or presented.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

reward

Recompense, or equivalent return for good done, for kindness, for services and the like.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

inheritance

A possession, portion, right, or promised heritage received by descent, allotment, covenant, or divine gift.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

serve

To work for, obey, attend, minister to, worship, or fulfil a purpose.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Colossians 3:25

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wrong

Contrary to justice, truth, or right; as a verb, to injure or treat unjustly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

receive

To take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain what is given or presented.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

done

Performed; executed; finished; a word by which agreement to a proposal is expressed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

respect

Regard, consideration, relation, honour, or partial favour, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 24

  1. Ephesians 6:8
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  2. Acts 20:32
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  3. Galatians 1:10
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  4. 1 Corinthians 7:22
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  5. Luke 14:14
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From verse 25

  1. Acts 10:34
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  2. Romans 2:11
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  3. 2 Corinthians 5:10
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  4. Deuteronomy 10:17
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  5. 1 Thessalonians 4:6
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