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

15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. 18Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. 19Husbands, love your wives, and be not 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

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• whateverὅστιςhostis hētis ho6ti · who/whichG3748
• whateverπᾶςpas · allG3956
• doἄνan · ifG302
• doποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• orἤē · orG2228
• deedἔργονergon · workG2041
• nameὄνομαonoma · nameG3686
• Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• thanksεὐχαριστέωeucharisteō · to thankG2168
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• Fatherπατήρpatēr · fatherG3962
• byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846

Cross-references for Colossians 3:17

• Colossians 3:23And whatever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men;
• 2 Chronicles 31:20And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and performed that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God.
• Proverbs 3:6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
• Romans 14:6He that regardeth the day, regardeth it to the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it . He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.
• 1 Corinthians 10:31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:17Comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good word and work.
• 1 John 3:18My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
• Micah 4:5For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever.
• Matthew 28:19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit:
• Acts 4:30By stretching forth thy hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
• Acts 19:17And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
• Philippians 1:11Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:1Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received from us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.
• Colossians 1:12Giving thanks to the Father, who hath made us qualified to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
• Colossians 2:7Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.
• Romans 1:8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole 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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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