Colossians 3:24 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)24 knowing that you will receive from the Lord a [spiritual] inheritance as a reward, [for] you are [really] serving the Lord. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176924 knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition24 Knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [and not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [real] reward. [The One Whom] you are actually serving [is] the Lord Christ (the Messiah). Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)24 knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance: ye serve the Lord Christ. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible24 You know that you will receive an inheritance as a reward. You serve the Lord Christ. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version24 For you know that you will receive from the Lord the repayment of an inheritance. Serve Christ the Lord. Ver Capítulo |
[This is being written by] Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ, and a brother of James [Note: This “Jude” was probably not the apostle. See verses 17-18], to those who have been called [by God], who are also loved in [fellowship with] God the Father, and who are kept [safe] in [fellowship with] Jesus Christ.
Do not allow anyone, who delights in acting humble [i.e., living an ascetic life] and who worships angels, to rob you of your reward [in heaven]. [Note: This “angel worship” could mean holding angels in high regard because of their role as God’s messengers, or the claim that God can be approached only through angelic intermediaries]. He places great importance on what he [claims to] see [i.e., visions], being inflated with pride by his fleshly mind for no [good] reason.
“In addition, when you fast [i.e., go without food and/or drink for religious reasons], do not be like the hypocrites with long faces; for they go around with gloomy expressions on their faces in order to advertise that they are fasting. It is true when I say to you; these people have [already] received their reward.