Colossians 3:24
knowing that from the Lord ye will receive the recompense of the inheritance. Serve the Lord Christ.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
23Whatever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men;
Cross References
Matthew 5:12Rejoice, and exult; because great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.
Matthew 6:1TAKE heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen by them; otherwise ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 6:16And when ye fast, be not as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance; for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear to men to fast. Verily I say to you, they have in full their reward.
Luke 6:35But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Highest; for he is kind to the unthankful and evil.
John 12:26If any one serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be. If any one serve me, him will the Father honor.
Matthew Henry on Colossians 3:19-25
Relative Duties. ( a. d. 62.) 18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. 20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. 21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. 22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily,… Read the whole commentary →