Colossians 3:23
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King James Version (modern wording)
And whatsoever all of you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Colossians 3:23 (KJV)
American Standard Version
whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;
Colossians 3:23 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,
Colossians 3:23 (BSB)
Context of Colossians 3:23
Paul wrote to the church in Colossae. Chapter 3 gives instructions for daily life, including to families and to slaves and masters. Verse 23 is part of the instructions to slaves (3:22 to 25), and it has often been applied to work more broadly.
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Questions about Colossians 3:23
What does Colossians 3:23 say?
Colossians 3:23 in modern King James wording reads: "And whatsoever all of you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Where is Colossians 3:23 found in the Bible?
Colossians 3:23 is verse 23 of chapter 3 of the book of Colossians, in the New Testament. Colossians has 4 chapters.
What is the context of Colossians 3:23?
Paul wrote to the church in Colossae. Chapter 3 gives instructions for daily life, including to families and to slaves and masters. Verse 23 is part of the instructions to slaves (3:22 to 25), and it has often been applied to work more broadly.