Colossians 3:23

And whatsoever all of you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

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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 God;

24Knowing that of the Lord all of you shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for all of you serve the Lord Christ.

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Cross References

Psalms 47:6Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.

Psalms 119:10With my whole heart have I sought you: O let me not wander from your commandments.

Psalms 119:145I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep your statutes.

Jeremiah 3:10And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah has not turned unto me with her whole heart, but feignedly, says the LORD.

Matthew 6:16Moreover when all of you fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Romans 14:8For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto 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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