Colossians 3:17
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.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
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What this verse means
Whatever you do — word or deed — gets signed with Jesus' name and sealed with thanks.
A short prayer
Lord, let everything I do today carry Your name and my thanksgiving.
Read in context — Colossians 3
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.
Related verses
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”Ephesians 4:29
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”Ephesians 4:32
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”Ephesians 6:10
“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”Ephesians 6:11
“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”Exodus 14:14
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