Colossians 3:17
And, whatever you say or do, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus; and through him offer thanksgiving to God the father.
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In Context
18Wives, submit to your husbands, as befits those who belong to the Lord.
Cross References
Matthew 28:19Therefore go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
Acts 19:17This incident came to the knowledge of all the Jews and Greeks living at Ephesus; they were all awe-struck, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in the highest honor.
Romans 14:6The person who observes a day, observes it to the Master’s honor. They, again, who eat meat eat it to the Master’s honor, for they give thanks to God; while the person who abstains from it abstains from it to the Master’s honor, and also gives thanks to God.
Ephesians 1:17My prayer is that the God of Jesus Christ our Lord, the all-glorious Father, may inspire you with wisdom and true insight through a fuller knowledge of himself;
Philippians 1:11bearing a rich harvest of that righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Matthew Henry on Colossians 3:13-18
Love Recommended. ( a. d. 62.) 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of… Read the whole commentary →