Colossians 3:17 Parallel Translations

Everything you say or do should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.(GOD'S WORD®)

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.

ASV:

And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

BBE:

And whatever you do, in word or in act, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving praise to God the Father through him.

DBY:

And everything, whatever ye may do in word or in deed, do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him.

ERV:

And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

WEY:

And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, and let it be through Him that you give thanks to God the Father.

WBS:

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.

WEB:

Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.

YLT:

and all, whatever ye may do in word or in work, do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus -- giving thanks to the God and Father, through him.

Colossians 3:17 Cross References

XREF:

1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the {m} name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
(m) Call upon the name of Christ when you do it, or do it to Christ's praise and glory.

PNT:

3:17 Whatever ye do. Whether it be singing, whether it be word or deed, do
all in the name of the Lord Jesus. Neither in worship, nor in his business and pleasures, must be the Christian engage in anything that cannot be done in Christ's name; i.e. by his authority and in prayer to him. This covers the whole life. It applies to conduct, to places of resort, to secular calling. If doubtful, see if you can on your knees ask Christ to go with you and bless you in what you are about to undertake.
Giving thanks to God and the Father by him. The Christian should always be thankful, because if he does all in the name of Jesus, the Lord will always be with him, and work out all for good.

WES:

3:17 In the name - In the power and Spirit of the Lord Jesus. Giving thanks unto God - The Holy Ghost. And the Father through him - Christ.

MHC:

3:12-17 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 his. Thanksgiving to God, helps to make us agreeable to all men. The gospel is the word of Christ. Many have the word, but it dwells in them poorly; it has no power over them. The soul prospers, when we are full of the Scriptures and of the grace of Christ. But when we sing psalms, we must be affected with what we sing. Whatever we are employed about, let us do every thing in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in believing dependence on him. Those who do all in Christ's name, will never want matter of thanksgiving to God, even the Father.

CONC:

Act Deed Giving Praise Thanks Whatever Whatsoever Whether

Act Deed Jesus Praise Thanks Whatever Whatsoever Whether Word Work

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