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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.

Context of Colossians 3:17

15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 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. 18Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• whatsoeverπᾶςpas · allG3956
• whatsoeverὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• whatsoeverτιςtis · oneG5100
• whatsoeverἄνan · ifG302
• ye doποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• orἤē · orG2228
• deedἔργονergon · workG2041
• the nameὄνομαonoma · nameG3686
• of the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• giving thanksεὐχαριστέωeucharisteō · to thankG2168
• to Godὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• to Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• the Fatherπατήρpatēr · fatherG3962
• byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846

Cross-references for Colossians 3:17

• Colossians 3:23Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
• 2 Chronicles 31:20This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah, doing what was good and right and faithful before the Lord his God.
• Proverbs 3:6in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
• Romans 14:6Whoever regards one day as special does so to the Lord. Whoever eats meat does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.
• 1 Corinthians 10:31So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:17encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.
• 1 John 3:18Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
• Micah 4:5All the nations may walk in the name of their gods, but we will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever.
• Matthew 28:19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
• Acts 4:30Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”
• Acts 19:17When this became known to the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, they were all seized with fear, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.
• Philippians 1:11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:1As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.
• Colossians 1:12and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.
• Colossians 2:7rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
• Romans 1:8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over 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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• God
• Jesus
• Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
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• Covetousness
• Discourage
• Fit

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