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Colossians 3:25

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

But if you mess up and hurt people, you're going to face the consequences of what you did. And here's the thing, it doesn't matter who you are or what your status is, God doesn't play favorites.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Actions have consequences, and God treats everyone the same when it comes to accountability.

📚 Historical Context

The Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Colossians from prison around AD 60-62, addressing a church in a Greek city influenced by Roman culture and facing false teachings that mixed Christianity with pagan ideas. In this section of the letter, Paul is instructing believers on practical Christian living, including how to handle relationships like those between slaves and masters, emphasizing that God's justice treats everyone equally regardless of social status. This was a countercultural message in a society where wealth and position often determined outcomes.

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