Colossians 3:24 kjva — Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ."

— Colossians 3:24, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Colossians 3 — Context

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Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

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Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

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And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

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Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

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But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

Colossians 3:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 3:24 say?
Colossians 3:24 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.”
Where is Colossians 3:24 in the Bible?
Colossians 3:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 24.
Who wrote Colossians?
Colossians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Colossians about?
To a church tempted by a Christ-plus-other-wisdom error, Paul writes one of Scripture's loftiest portraits of Jesus: "by him all things consist." In Christ is all the fullness of deity — and complete sufficiency for the believer. Practical instructions for new-creation living follow.
What are the major themes of Colossians?
Colossians explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, Fullness in Christ, New Life, Family, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Colossians 3:24.
What translation should I read Colossians 3:24 in?
Colossians 3:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Colossians 3:24?
Colossians 3:24 reads (KJVA): “Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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