Colossians 3:23

3:23 Whatever you are doing, ¹  work at it with enthusiasm, ²  as to the Lord and not for people, ³ 

Colossians 3:25

3:25 For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, ⁴  and there are no exceptions. ⁵ 

[3:23]  ¹ tn The present progressive “are doing” was used in the translation of ποιῆτε (poihte) to bring out the idea that Paul is probably referring to what they already do for work.

[3:23]  ² tn Grk “from the soul.”

[3:23]  ³ tn Grk “men”; here ἀνθρώποις (anqrwpoi") is used in a generic sense and refers to people in general.

[3:25]  ⁴ tn Grk “that which he did wrong.”

[3:25]  ⁵ 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.