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 Context

14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

17 And 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.

18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

Colossians 3:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:17And 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 American King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:17And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

3:17All whatsoever you do in word or in work, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

3:17And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:17And everything, whatever ye may do in word or in deed, do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

3:17And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:17And whatever 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 World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:17Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

3:17and all, whatever ye may do in word or in work, do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus — giving thanks to the God and Father, through him.