Where is it in the Bible?
Colossians 3:17
17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
In other translations
- ESV
- 17And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
- NLT
- 17And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.
- CSB
- 17And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
- KJV
- 17And 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.
The surrounding passage
Colossians 3:15–19, King James Version
15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17And 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.
18Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
19Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
Context
Paul writes to the church at Colossae about the new life believers have in Christ. In chapter 3 he urges them to set their minds on things above, put off their old ways, let peace rule in their hearts, and let the word of Christ dwell in them richly (3:1–16). This verse sums it up: every word and action done in Jesus' name, with thanks to God.
About the book of Colossians
The supremacy of Christ, in whom you are complete.
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