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Colossians 3:24The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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24 εἰδότες ὅτι ἀπὸ κυρίου ἀπολήμψεσθε τὴν ἀνταπόδοσιν τῆς κληρονομίας· τῷ κυρίῳ Χριστῷ δουλεύετε·
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Colossians 3:24King James Version
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24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
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Colossians 3:24American Standard Version
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24 knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance: ye serve the Lord Christ.
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Colossians Study Notes—Chapter 3New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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it is from Jehovah you will receive the inheritance as a reward: Throughout the Bible, Jehovah God is described as the one who rewards the good deeds of those who serve him faithfully. Some examples are found at Ru 2:12; Ps 24:1-5; and Jer 31:16. Jesus describes his Father in a similar way.—Mt 6:4; Lu 6:35; for the use of the divine name in this verse, see App. C3 introduction; Col 3:24.
Slave for the Master, Christ: Paul here reminds Christians who were literal slaves to remember that Christ is their real Master. In the similar counsel given at Eph 6:5, 6, Paul reminded slaves that they should “be obedient to [their] human masters . . . as Christ’s slaves doing the will of God whole-souled.” Those who choose to become slaves of Christ find, not a burdensome life, but relief from their heavy loads.—Mt 11:28-30; compare study note on Ro 1:1.
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