Colossians 3:23
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,
American Standard Version (ASV)
whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;
Guidance WearySeeking Strength
What this verse means
Ordinary work becomes meaningful when done heartily, as for the Lord.
A short prayer
Lord, today I work for You, not just for people. Give me heart for the task in front of me.
Read in context — Colossians 3
21Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
22Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
25But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
Related verses
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”Galatians 2:20
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”Galatians 5:22
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”Galatians 6:9
“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)”Hebrews 10:23
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”Hebrews 11:1