Colossians 3:24

Translations

Modern

…because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Traditional

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

Literal

…knowing that you will receive back from the Lord the reward of the inheritance. You serve the Lord Christ.

Latin

…scientes quod a Domino accipietis retributionem hæreditatis. Domino Christo servite.

Original

Greek

English

…because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Notes

Colossians 3:22–24

Slaves have masters on earth they must obey. Slavery was central to life and the economy in the ancient world. The New Testament does not directly oppose slavery. Yet, Christian faith creates relationships that change the nature of the social structure (see Philemon 1:15–16).
It is the Lord Christ you are serving: All Christians, whether slave or free, serve a higher Master. His will is most important.

Colossians 3:18–4:1

This series of teachings is called a household code. Paul instructs wives (3:18), husbands (3:19), children (3:20), fathers (3:21), slaves (3:22–25), and masters (4:1). Similar codes are found in Greco-Roman writings and other parts of the New Testament (see Ephesians 5:22–6:9; 1 Peter 2:18–3:7).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) God’s Judgment of His People Slavery The Household

Related verses

Ephesians 6:8
…because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.
Acts 20:32
And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.
Galatians 1:10
Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
1 Corinthians 7:22
For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave.
Luke 14:14
…and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
Hebrews 10:35
So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.
Ephesians 6:6
And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.
Proverbs 11:18
The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
Matthew 5:46
If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same?
1 Corinthians 3:8
He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.

Parallels

Ephesians 6:5–9 1 Timothy 6:1–2

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Inheritance Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Ephesians Reward

Topics

Actions Approval Bad Leadership Business Ownership Church Anniversary Church Ushers Commitment to Church Doing your Best Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Lord Christ Overcoming Disappointment Servant: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Servants: when Good are the Servants of Christ Servants: when Good: Shall be Rewarded Service Serving God Serving the Church Striving for Excellence Striving for Perfection Taking Action The Reward of Saints is from God The Reward of Saints: As Servants of Christ Using Talents Vessels Volunteering Work Work Conflict

Colossians 3:24

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