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 Related theme

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 Parallel

Romans 2:11 says 'God shows no partiality' verbatim, directly affirming the statement.

Acts 10:34 Parallel

Acts 10:34 quotes Peter declaring God shows no partiality, a clear doctrinal parallel.

Luke 20:21 Parallel

Luke 20:21 records the spies acknowledging Jesus shows no partiality, mirroring the divine attribute.

Job 34:19 Allusion

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 Parallel

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 Contrast

Jude 1:16 describes false teachers who show favoritism, contrasting with God's impartiality in Colossians.

Exodus 30:15 Related theme

Exodus 30:15 requires equal offering from rich and poor, illustrating impartiality in worship law.