Colossians 3:24
Knowing that from the Lord you shall receive your reward, the inheritance: for you serve the Lord Christ.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
23And whatever you do, do it heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men;
25But he who does wrong shall be repaid for the wrong which he has done: and there is no partiality.
Cross References
Matthew 5:12Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 6:1Take heed that you do not practice your righteousness before men, to be seen by them: otherwise you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 6:16Moreover, when you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do: for they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Truly I say to you, They have received their reward.
Luke 6:35But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be the children of the Most High: for he is kind to the unthankful and to the evil.
John 12:26If any man serves me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant be also: if any man serves me, the Father will honour 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 →