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Colossians 3:23 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Colossians 3:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 3 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily , as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
Colossians 3:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Colossians 3:23
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men. Paul universalizes the principle. "Whatsoever ye do" (ho ean poiēte, ὃ ἐὰν ποιῆτε) encompasses all work without exception. "Do it heartily" (ek psychēs ergazesthe, ἐκ ψυχῆς ἐργάζεσθε) literally means "work from the soul"—wholeheartedly, with full energy and commitment, not grudgingly or halfheartedly."As to the Lord, and not unto men" (hōs tō Kyriō kai ouk anthrōpois, ὡς τῷ Κυρίῳ καὶ οὐκ ἀνθρώποις) reframes work's ultimate audience. Human employers are immediate authorities, but Christ is ultimate Master. This transforms e...
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Cross-References for Colossians 3:23
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“in word or in deed”
“as men pleasers; but as servants of Christ”
“we live to the Lord. Or if we die”
“and in the law”
“do it with your might; for there is no work”
“that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:”
“as supreme;”
“I have sought you. Don't let me wander from your commandments.”
“observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day”
“love one another from the heart fervently:”