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For he who does wrong will receive again for the wrong that he has done, and there is no partiality.
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A Warning for Everyone
Commentators note that this warning against wrongdoing applies to everyone, whether slave or master. While some scholars debate if the warning is aimed more at one group, most conclude that Paul is stating a universal principle: God holds every person accountable for their actions, regardless of their social standing.
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Colossians
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Shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done (κομισετα ο ηδικησεν). It is not clear whether ο αδικων (he that doeth wrong) …
19th Century
Anglican
Compare throughout Ephesians 6:5-9. The only peculiarity of this passage is the strong emphasis laid on “the reward of the inheritance.” “The rewar…
This verse, set in contrast to the preceding ones, shows that wrong will be punished, because “there is no favoritism” with God. Doubtless Paul mea…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But he that does wrong Which may be understood, both of servants that do wrong to their masters through sloth and id…
Presbyterian
The epistles most concerned with displaying the glory of Divine grace and magnifying the Lord Jesus are also the most particular in emphasizing the…
13th Century
Catholic
Having given a general direction to all, Paul now begins to give particular directions. First, he gives special directions that relate to the vario…
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