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.


In Context

14 Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.

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

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

19 Husbands, love your wives, and don't be bitter against 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 New International Version of the Holy Bible

3:17And 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.

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 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.