King James Version
Colossians 3:25 in the King James Version says “But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.” — study this verse from Colossians chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.”
Colossians 3:25 · KJV
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily , as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“for the wrong”
G91to be unjust, i.e., (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically)
“shall receive”
G2865properly, to provide for, i.e., (by implication) to carry off (as if from harm; genitive case obtain)
“for the wrong”
G91to be unjust, i.e., (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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