Colossians 3:25

God's Word

The person who does wrong will be paid back for the wrong he has done. God does not play favorites.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:14

We are all going to die; we are all like water that is poured on the ground and can’t be gathered up. But doesn’t God forgive a person? He never plans to keep a banished person in exile.

2 Chronicles 19:7

May you have the fear of the Lord in you. Be careful about what you do. The Lord our God is never unjust. He is impartial and never takes bribes.”

Job 34:19

The one who is righteous and mighty does not grant special favors to princes or prefer important people over poor people because his hands made them all.

Job 37:24

That is why people should fear him. He does not respect those who think they’re wise.”

Leviticus 19:15

“Don’t be corrupt when administering justice. Never give special favors to poor people, and never show preference to important people. Judge your neighbor fairly.

Matthew 16:27

The Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father’s glory. Then he will pay back each person based on what that person has done.

Luke 20:21

They asked him, “Teacher, we know that you’re right in what you say and teach. Besides, you don’t play favorites. Rather, you teach the way of God truthfully.

Acts 10:34

Then Peter said, “Now I understand that God doesn’t play favorites.

Romans 2:11

God does not play favorites.

2 Corinthians 5:10

All of us must appear in front of Christ’s judgment seat. Then all people will receive what they deserve for the good or evil they have done while living in their bodies.

Ephesians 6:8

You know that your heavenly master will reward all of us for whatever good we do, whether we’re slaves or free people.

Ephesians 6:9

Masters, treat your slaves with respect. Don’t threaten a slave. You know that there is one master in heaven who has authority over both of you, and he doesn’t play favorites.

Deuteronomy 1:17

Be impartial in your decisions. Listen to the least important people the same way you listen to the most important people. Never be afraid of anyone, since your decisions come from God. You may bring me any case that’s too hard for you, and I will hear it.”

Deuteronomy 10:17

The Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, powerful, and awe-inspiring God. He never plays favorites and never takes a bribe.

Colossians 4:1

Masters, be just and fair to your slaves because you know that you also have a master in heaven.

1 Thessalonians 4:6

No one should take advantage of or exploit other believers that way. The Lord is the one who punishes people for all these things. We’ve already told you and warned you about this.

2 Thessalonians 1:6

Certainly, it is right for God to give suffering to those who cause you to suffer.

Philemon 1:18

If he wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to me.

Hebrews 2:2

After all, the message that the angels brought was reliable, and every violation and act of disobedience was properly punished.

1 Peter 1:17

So if you call God your Father, live your time as temporary residents on earth in fear. He is the God who judges all people by what they have done, and he doesn’t play favorites.

Jude 1:16

These people complain, find fault, follow their own desires, say arrogant things, and flatter people in order to take advantage of them.