If we act impiously, we have to suffer. But for a devotee, karmani nirdahati kintu ca bhakti-bhajam [Bs. 5.54]. Karmani nirdahati. Others, for sinful activities, they will have to continue, but if a devotee is in sinful activities, in one life it is finished. But don't take this concession. We should be very much careful not to commit.

(Srila Prabhupada; September 10, 1976)