Colossians 3:25
But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
Cross-reference
Colossians 4:1 applies the principle of impartial judgment to masters, urging justice because they answer to a heavenly Master.
Leviticus 19:15 commands impartial judgment among people, mirroring God's impartiality in Colossians and grounding it in OT law.
1 Peter 1:17 describes God as judging impartially according to deeds, expanding the theme of divine judgment.
Hebrews 2:2 confirms that every transgression received a just penalty under the law, reinforcing Colossians' principle that wrongdoing brings consequences.
In 1 Thessalonians 4:6, Paul says the Lord is the avenger of such wrongdoing, directly reinforcing Colossians' warning of divine recompense.
Ephesians 6:9 reminds masters that God shows no partiality, tying impartiality to Christian conduct.
2 Corinthians 5:10 describes the judgment seat of Christ where all receive recompense, making explicit the final judgment hinted at in Colossians.
Romans 2:11 says 'God shows no partiality' verbatim, directly affirming the statement.
Acts 10:34 quotes Peter declaring God shows no partiality, a clear doctrinal parallel.
Luke 20:21 records the spies acknowledging Jesus shows no partiality, mirroring the divine attribute.
Job 34:19 states God shows no partiality to princes or rich, directly supporting the 'no partiality' claim.
2 Chronicles 19:7 reinforces that God shows no partiality or injustice, echoing the same principle of impartial judgment.
Deuteronomy 10:17 describes God as showing no partiality, providing the OT basis for the impartial judgment stated in Colossians.
Deuteronomy 1:17 instructs judges not to show partiality and declares judgment belongs to God, echoing Colossians' theme of impartial divine judgment.
Psalm 62:12 affirms God repays according to deeds—the same divine justice principle Paul applies to wrongdoers here.
In 1 Corinthians 6:8, Paul rebukes believers for wronging each other, illustrating the wrongdoing that Colossians warns will receive divine consequences.
In Philemon 1:18, Paul offers to pay for Onesimus's wrongdoing, showing human mediation that contrasts with the divine judgment warned in Colossians.
Jude 1:16 describes false teachers who show favoritism, contrasting with God's impartiality in Colossians.
Exodus 30:15 requires equal offering from rich and poor, illustrating impartiality in worship law.