Reference

Colossians 3:24

“Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.”

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

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

But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

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Saints Reign in Heaven

The verse speaks of receiving a "reward of the inheritance" for serving the Lord Christ, but it does not specify the nature of this inheritance as reigning, nor does it place it in a heavenly or celestial setting. The concept of "reigning" or "sitting on thrones" is absent from the plain text.

Saints Reign in Heaven

Related Verses

Colossians 3:23

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”

Ephesians 6:8

“Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.”

Colossians 2:6

“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:”

Colossians 4:1

“Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.”

Colossians 3:4

“When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.”

Thematic Connections

Saints Reign in Heaven

Private Study Note

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