Colossians 3:23

Whatever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

22Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord.

24knowing that from the Lord ye will receive the recompense of the inheritance. Serve the Lord Christ.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:16And when ye fast, be not as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance; for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear to men to fast. Verily I say to you, they have in full their reward.

Romans 14:8For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord; whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.

Matthew Henry on Colossians 3:19-25

Relative Duties. ( a. d. 62.) 18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. 20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. 21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. 22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily,… Read the whole commentary →

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