Colossians 3:17

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

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

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} {G3748} whatsoever{G3956} ye do,{G302} {G4160} in{G1722} word{G3056} or{G2228} in{G1722} deed,{G2041} [do] all{G3956} in{G1722} the name{G3686} of the Lord{G2962} Jesus,{G2424} giving thanks{G2168} to God{G2316} the{G2532} Father{G3962} through{G1223} him.{G846}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} whatsoever{G3748}{G3956} ye do{G302}{G4160}{(G5725)} in{G1722} word{G3056} or{G2228}{G1722} deed{G2041}, do all{G3956} in{G1722} the name{G3686} of the Lord{G2962} Jesus{G2424}, giving thanks{G2168}{(G5723)} to God{G2316} and{G2532} the Father{G3962} by{G1223} him{G846}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And all thynges (whatsoever ye do in worde or dede) do in the name of the LORde Iesu gevinge thakes to god the father by him.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And what soeuer ye do in worde or worke, do all in the name of the LORDE Iesu, and geue thankes vnto God the father by him.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And whatsoeuer ye shall doe, in worde or deede, doe all in the Name of the Lorde Iesus, giuing thankes to God euen the Father by him.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And whatsoeuer ye do in worde or deede, do all in the name of the Lorde Iesus, geuyng thankes to God and the father by hym.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and 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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And 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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And 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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And whatever you do, in word or in act, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving praise to God the Father through him.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 10:31 : 31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
  • Col 3:23 : 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord and not for people.
  • Prov 3:6 : 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
  • Eph 5:20 : 20 giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
  • 1 Pet 4:11 : 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and power forever and ever. Amen.
  • Heb 13:15 : 15 Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess His name.
  • 1 John 3:18 : 18 Little children, let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth.
  • Mic 4:5 : 5 Though all the nations walk in the name of their gods, we will walk in the name of the LORD our God forever and ever.
  • 2 Chr 31:20-21 : 20 This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good, upright, and true before the Lord his God. 21 In everything he undertook in the service of the house of God, in observing the law and the commandments, and in seeking his God, he worked wholeheartedly and prospered.
  • Rom 14:6-8 : 6 Whoever regards one day as special does so to the Lord. Whoever eats does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God. 7 For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. 8 If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
  • 1 Pet 2:9 : 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
  • 1 Thess 5:18 : 18 Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
  • 1 Pet 2:5 : 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
  • Acts 19:17 : 17 This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus. Fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
  • Acts 4:30 : 30 Stretch out your hand to heal, and let signs and wonders take place through the name of your holy servant Jesus.
  • Matt 28:19 : 19 'Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,'
  • 1 Thess 4:1-2 : 1 Finally, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, just as you received instructions from us on how you ought to live and please God, that you would excel even more. 2 For you know the commands we gave you through the Lord Jesus.
  • Phil 1:11 : 11 Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
  • Col 1:12 : 12 who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of His holy people in the kingdom of light.
  • Col 2:7 : 7 Be rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
  • Phil 2:11 : 11 and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
  • Rom 1:8 : 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you because your faith is being proclaimed throughout the whole world.
  • 1 John 2:23 : 23 No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever acknowledges the Son also has the Father.
  • 2 Thess 2:17 : 17 comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.
  • Heb 1:5 : 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, 'You are My Son; today I have become Your Father'? Or again, 'I will be His Father, and He will be My Son'?
  • 1 Thess 1:1 : 1 Paul, Silas, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Eph 1:17 : 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Eph 5:19-20
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    19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; sing and make music in your heart to the Lord,

    20 giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

  • Col 3:22-24
    3 verses
    83%

    22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.

    23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord and not for people.

    24 Knowing that you will receive the reward of your inheritance from the Lord, serve the Lord Christ.

  • 31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

  • Col 3:15-16
    2 verses
    79%

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

    16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

  • 78%

    17 Pray without ceasing.

    18 Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

  • Col 1:2-3
    2 verses
    77%

    2 To the saints and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

    3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,

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

  • 12 So that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Eph 6:6-8
    3 verses
    75%

    6 Do not work only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

    7 Serve with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not to people,

    8 knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free.

  • 21 equip you with every good thing to do His will, working in us what is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

  • Eph 1:16-17
    2 verses
    74%

    16 I never stop giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

    17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better.

  • 9 For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice because of you before our God.

  • 3 I thank my God every time I remember you.

  • 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

  • 14 For this reason, I kneel before the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

  • 72%

    2 We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers without ceasing.

    3 We remember your work produced by faith, your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by the hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father.

  • 14 Let all that you do be done in love.

  • 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

  • 15 All this is for your benefit, so that grace, having increased through the many, may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

  • 11 You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which through us produces thanksgiving to God.

  • 1 Cor 1:4-5
    2 verses
    72%

    4 I always give thanks to my God for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus,

    5 That in every way you were enriched in him, in all speech and all knowledge,

  • Phlm 1:3-4
    2 verses
    72%

    3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

    4 I always thank my God as I mention you in my prayers,

  • 7 Be rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

  • 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

  • 6 So that with one mind and one voice, you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Phil 2:10-11
    2 verses
    71%

    10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow—in heaven, on earth, and under the earth—

    11 and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

  • 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,

  • 13 Bear with one another and forgive one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord forgave you, so also you must forgive.

  • 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

  • 3 We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

  • 4 Nor should there be filthiness, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are not fitting, but rather thanksgiving.

  • 12 who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of His holy people in the kingdom of light.

  • 3 We always ought to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of each one of you for one another is increasing.

  • 17 comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.

  • 11 Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

  • 15 Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

  • 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.