24since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.


In Context

21 Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.

22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.

23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,

24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.

Colossians 3:24 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

3:24Knowing that you shall receive of the Lord the reward of inheritance. Serve ye the Lord Christ.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

3:24knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance: ye serve the Lord Christ.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:24knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance; ye serve the Lord Christ.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

3:24knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance: ye serve the Lord Christ.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:24Knowing that from the Lord ye will receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:24knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

3:24having known that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance — for the Lord Christ ye serve;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:24Knowing that of the Lord you shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for you serve the Lord Christ.