Colossians 3:17
Colossians · New Testament · Chapter 3
“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.”Colossians 3:17
What Does Colossians 3:17 Mean?
Colossians 3:17 is found in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Gratitude.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Colossians 3:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Colossians 3:23“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”1 Corinthians 10:31“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”1 Thessalonians 5:18“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”Philippians 4:6“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”Proverbs 3:6“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”Ephesians 5:20“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”Psalms 34:1“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”1 Peter 4:11“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”2 Corinthians 5:15“And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.”James 1:22“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”Hebrews 13:15“By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”1 Peter 2:5“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.”1 John 3:18“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”Romans 14:6“He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.”2 Chronicles 31:20“And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God.”Micah 4:5“For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever.”Colossians 2:6“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:”Colossians 3:15“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”Hebrews 6:10“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”1 Peter 2:9“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:”
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