Colossians 3:23

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

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Other Translations for Colossians 3:23

BSB

Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,

AKJV

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men;

CPDV

Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as for the Lord, and not for men.

ERV

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

NHEB

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for people,

SMT

And all, whatever ye do, work ye from the soul, as to the Lord, and not to men;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Colossians 3:23

AndG2532Conjunction whatsoeverG3956Adjective yeG3748 doG4160Verb doG2038VerbitheartilyG5590Noun Feminine asG5613AdverbtotheLordG2962Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction notG3756untomenG444Noun Masculine

Commentary for Colossians 3:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Colossians 3:23

Summary

Work diligently as serving the Lord directly

Event

Elevating work's spiritual purpose

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD