Colossians 3:23
King James Version
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Colossians 3:23 in context
21Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
22Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God;
23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
25But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
What does Colossians 3:23 mean?
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Cross-references
Other passages that echo or illuminate Colossians 3:23.
- Ephesians 6:7With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:
- Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
The Book of Colossians — summary, themes & key verses
Christ above all — the supremacy of Jesus and the fullness we have in him.
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