Colossians 3:25

For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, ¹  and there are no exceptions. ² 

Le 19:15; De 1:17; De 10:17; 2Sa 14:14; 2Ch 19:7; Job 34:19; Job 37:24; Lu 20:21; Ac 10:34; Ro 2:11; 1Co 6:7,8; 2Co 5:10; Eph 6:9; Col 4:1; 1Th 4:6; Phm 1:18; Heb 2:2; 1Pe 1:17; Jude 1:16

¹ tn Grk “that which he did wrong.”

sn It is a common theme in biblical thought that punishment for sin involves being fully given over to its consequences (cf. Rom 1), and this is also true of believers. Here Paul’s implication is that believers who sin and disobey the Lord whom they serve will receive the consequences of their actions, which is a fitting discipline.

² tn The Greek word used here is προσωπολημψία (proswpolhmyia) and is usually translated “partiality.” It is used to describe unjust or unrighteous favoritism (Rom 2:11, Eph 6:9, Jas 2:1). When it comes to disciplining his children for their sins, God will treat all equally with no partiality.