Colossians 3:23

Do whatever you do really well, as if you're doing it for God, and not for people,

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

In Context

22Those of you who are servants, do everything your human masters tell you, not with just an eye to please them, but honestly and sincerely, respecting the Lord.

24because you know that the Lord will give you your reward—an inheritance! You're serving Christ the Lord!

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Cross References

Psalms 47:6Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!

Psalms 119:10I worship you sincerely; please don't let me stray from your commands.

Psalms 119:145My whole being is crying out! Lord, please answer me! I will follow your instructions.

Jeremiah 3:10Despite all this, her unfaithful sister Judah didn't come back to me in sincerity. She only pretended to do so, declares the Lord.

Matthew 6:16When you fast, don't be like the hypocrites who put on sad faces and make themselves look terrible so that everyone can see they're fasting. I tell you the truth, they already have their reward.

Romans 14:8If we live, we live for the Lord, or if we die, we die for the Lord—so whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

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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