Colossians 3:17

Colossians 3:17 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
• New International Version (NIV)And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Context of Colossians 3:17

15Let the peace of Christ, to which you were indeed called in one body, rule in your hearts; and be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. 18Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19Husbands, love your wives and do not become bitter against them.

Colossians 3:17 word by word

καὶ πᾶν ὅ τι ἐὰν ποιῆτε ἐν λόγῳ ἢ ἐν ἔργῳ, πάντα ἐν ὀνόματι κυρίου Ἰησοῦ εὐχαριστοῦντες τῷ θεῷ πατρὶ δι᾽ αὐτοῦ.¶Read the interlinear

• Whateverπᾶςpas · allG3956
• you doποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• in wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• orἤē · orG2228
• deedἔργονergon · workG2041
• in the nameὄνομαonoma · nameG3686
• of the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• givingεὐχαριστέωeucharisteō · to thankG2168
• throughδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• Him to Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• the Fatherπατήρpatēr · fatherG3962

Cross-references for Colossians 3:17

• Colossians 3:23Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord and not for people,
• 2 Chronicles 31:20Hezekiah did this throughout Judah; and he did what was good, right, and true before the Lord his God.
• Proverbs 3:6In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.
• Romans 14:6The one who observes the day, observes it for the Lord, and the one who eats, does so with regard to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and the one who does not eat, it is for the Lord that he does not eat, and he gives thanks to God.
• 1 Corinthians 10:31Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all things for the glory of God.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:17comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.
• 1 John 3:18Little children, let’s not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth.
• Micah 4:5Though all the peoples walk, Each in the name of his god, As for us, we will walk In the name of the Lord our God forever and ever.
• Matthew 28:19Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
• Acts 4:30while You extend Your hand to heal, and signs and wonders take place through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”
• Acts 19:17This became known to all who lived in Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks; and fear fell upon them all and the name of the Lord Jesus was being magnified.
• Philippians 1:11having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, for the glory and praise of God.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:1Finally then, brothers and sisters, we request and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you excel even more.
• Colossians 1:12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
• Colossians 2:7having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.
• Romans 1:8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is being proclaimed throughout the world.

Commentaries on Colossians 3:17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17Whatsoever ye do in word or deed - Let your words be right, and your actions upright. Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus - Begin with him, and end with him; invoke his name, and pray for his direction and support, in all that ye do; and thus every work will be crowned with all requisite success. Doing every thing in the name of God, and referring every thing to his glory, is as rational as it is pious. Could it be ever supposed that any person would…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed - Whatever ye say or do - whether relating to temporal affairs or to religion. The command here extends to all that we do. Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus - Do it all because he requires and commands it, and with a desire to honor him. His authority should be the warrant; his glory the aim of all our actions and words. See the general sentiment here expressed, fully illustrated in the notes at 1 Corinthians 10:31…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-17Verses 12-17 We must not only do no hurt to any, but do what good we can to all. Those who are the elect of God, holy and beloved, ought to be lowly and compassionate towards all. While in this world, where there is so much corruption in our hearts, quarrels will sometimes arise. But it is our duty to forgive one another, imitating the forgiveness through which we are saved. Let the peace of God rule in your hearts; it is of his working in all who are…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17in the name of the Lord Jesus: In the Bible, a person's name represents that person. To do something in the name of the Lord Jesus means to act in a way that aligns with his identity and authority.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1717. Literally, "And everything whatsoever ye do ... do all," &c.; this includes words as well as deeds. in the name of the Lord Jesus--as disciples called by His name as His, seeking His guidance and help, and desiring to act so as to gain His approval (Ro 14:8; 1Co 10:31; 2Co 5:15; 1Pe 4:11). Compare "in the Lord," Col 3:18, and "Christ is all," Col 3:11. God and the Father--The oldest manuscripts omit "and," which seems to have crept in from Ep 5:20. by…Read the comment

Topics related to Colossians 3:17

• Commandments
• God
• Jesus Continued
• Righteousness
• Thankfulness
• Works

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• Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
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Commentaries on Colossians 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings