Colossians 3:25

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Colossians 3:23–25 · Berean Standard Bible

23 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,

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

25 Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.

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1 Corinthians 6:7

The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?

1 Corinthians 6:8

Instead, you yourselves cheat and do wrong, even against your own brothers!

1 Thessalonians 4:6

and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.

Philemon 1:18

But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account.

2 Corinthians 5:10

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.

Hebrews 2:2

For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,

Colossians 4:1

Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

Leviticus 19:15

You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.

Deuteronomy 1:17

Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.”

Deuteronomy 10:17

For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.

2 Samuel 14:14

For surely we will die and be like water poured out on the ground, which cannot be recovered. Yet God does not take away a life; but He devises ways that the banished one may not be cast out from Him.

2 Chronicles 19:7

And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”

Job 34:19

who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.

Job 37:24

Therefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.”

Luke 20:21

“Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.

Acts 10:34

Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,

Romans 2:11

For God does not show favoritism.

Ephesians 6:9

And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.

1 Peter 1:17

Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

Jude 1:16

These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.