Colossians 3:24
knowing that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward; because you serve the Lord Christ.
Family 35 New Testament
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In Context
23And whatever you do, give it all you've got, as to the Lord and not to men,
25(But he who does wrong will be repaid for this wrong, and there is no favoritism.)
Cross References
Matthew 5:12Rejoice and exult, because your reward in the heavens is great, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 6:1“Be careful not to do your charitable giving before the people so as to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father who is in the heavens.
Matthew 6:16“Also, whenever you fast do not become gloomy like the hypocrites, because they disfigure their faces so that people will notice that they are fasting. Assuredly I say to you that they already have their reward.
Luke 6:35“So, love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; because He is kind toward the ungrateful and wicked.
John 12:26If anyone would serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, my servant will be too. Further, if anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
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 →