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Colossians 3:24 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Colossians 3:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 3 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.”
Colossians 3:24 (KJV)
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Commentary on Colossians 3:24
Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Paul provides ultimate motivation: divine reward. "Of the Lord ye shall receive" (para Kyriou apolēmpsesthe, παρὰ Κυρίου ἀπολήμψεσθε) promises future recompense from Christ. "The reward of the inheritance" (tēn antapodosin tēs klēronomias, τὴν ἀνταπόδοσιν τῆς κληρονομίας) refers to heavenly inheritance (1:12), given as reward for faithful service.This isn't salvation by works—inheritance comes through grace (1:12-14). But Scripture teaches degrees of reward based on faithfulness (1 Corinthian...
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Cross-References for Colossians 3:24
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“he will receive the same again from the Lord”
“brothers”
“or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men”
“because they don't have the resources to repay you. For you will be repaid in the resurrection of the righteous.,And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.,,,,,,,,”
“For he that is called in the Lord”
“which has a great reward.”
“as men pleasers; but as servants of Christ”
“for he who comes to God must believe that he exists”
“and be exceedingly glad”
“but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.”