Colossians 3:25

Conservative English Version

But Christ has no favorites! He will punish evil people, just as they deserve.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:14

We each must die and disappear like water poured out on the ground. But God doesn't take our lives. Instead, he figures out ways of bringing us back when we run away.

2 Chronicles 19:7

So do your work in honor of him and know that he won't allow you to be unfair to anyone or to take bribes.

Job 34:19

And God created us all; he has no favorites, whether rich or poor.

Job 37:24

And so we humans fear God, because he shows no respect for those who are proud and think they know so much.

Leviticus 19:15

Be fair, no matter who is on trial--don't favor either the poor or the rich.

Matthew 16:27

The Son of Man will soon come in the glory of his Father and with his angels to reward all people for what they have done.

Luke 20:21

The spies said to him, "Teacher, we know that you teach the truth about what God wants people to do. And you treat everyone with the same respect, no matter who they are.

Acts 10:34

Peter then said: Now I am certain that God treats all people alike.

Romans 2:11

God doesn't have any favorites!

2 Corinthians 5:10

After all, Christ will judge each of us for the good or the bad that we do while living in these bodies.

Ephesians 6:8

You know that you will be rewarded for any good things you do, whether you are slaves or free.

Ephesians 6:9

Slave owners, you must treat your slaves with this same respect. Don't threaten them. They have the same Master in heaven that you do, and he doesn't have any favorites.

Deuteronomy 1:17

And it doesn't matter if one is helpless and the other is powerful. Don't be afraid of anyone! No matter who shows up in your court, God will help you make a fair decision. If any case is too hard for you, bring the people to me, and I will make the decision.

Deuteronomy 10:17

The LORD your God is more powerful than all other gods and lords, and his tremendous power is to be feared. His decisions are always fair, and you cannot bribe him to change his mind.

Colossians 4:1

Slave owners, be fair and honest with your slaves. Don't forget that you have a Master in heaven.

1 Thessalonians 4:6

You must not cheat any of the Lord's followers in matters of sex. Remember, we warned you that he punishes everyone who does such things.

2 Thessalonians 1:6

It is only right for God to punish everyone who is causing you trouble,

Philemon 1:18

If he has cheated you or owes you anything, charge it to my account.

Hebrews 2:2

The message spoken by angels proved to be true, and all who disobeyed or rejected it were punished as they deserved.

1 Peter 1:17

You say that God is your Father, but God doesn't have favorites! He judges all people by what they do. So you must honor God while you live as strangers here on earth.

Jude 1:16

These people grumble and complain and live by their own selfish desires. They brag about themselves and flatter others to get what they want.