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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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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Colossians 3:25

Shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done (κομισετα ο ηδικησεν). It is not clear whether ο αδικων (he that doeth wrong) …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Colossians 3:22–25

19th Century

Bishop

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…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Colossians 3:25

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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John Gill

John Gill

On Colossians 3:25

17th Century

Pastor

But he that does wrong
Which may be understood, both of servants that do wrong to their masters through sloth and id…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Colossians 3:18–25

17th Century

Minister

The epistles most concerned with displaying the glory of Divine grace and magnifying the Lord Jesus are also the most particular in emphasizing the…