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Colossians 3:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Colossians 3:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 3 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Colossians 3:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Colossians 3:17
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. Paul provides comprehensive life principle. "Whatsoever ye do" (pan ho ti ean poiēte, πᾶν ὃ τι ἐὰν ποιῆτε) encompasses every activity without exception—no sacred/secular division. "In word or deed" (en logō ē en ergō, ἐν λόγῳ ἢ ἐν ἔργῳ) covers speech and action, communication and conduct, covering all human activity."Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus" (panta en onomati Kyriou Iēsou, πάντα ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου Ἰησοῦ) means acting as Christ's representative, for His glory, unde...
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Cross-References for Colossians 3:17
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“or drink”
“work heartily”
“and he will make your paths straight.”
“to God”
“for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.”
“let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves”
“as living stones”
“then”
“let's not love in word only”
“observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day”