Colossians 3:23
Colossians · New Testament · Chapter 3
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”Colossians 3:23
Colossians 3:23 in Context
Colossians 3:23 is found in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 23 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
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Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Colossians 3:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”Ephesians 6:6“Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;”1 Corinthians 10:31“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”Romans 14:8“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.”2 Chronicles 31:21“And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.”Ecclesiastes 9:10“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.”1 Peter 2:15“For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:”Proverbs 3:6“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”1 Peter 2:13“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;”Psalms 119:10“With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.”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.”1 Peter 1:22“Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:”Psalms 119:34“Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.”Ephesians 6:7“With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:”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.”Jeremiah 3:10“And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not turned unto me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the LORD.”Zechariah 7:5“Speak unto all the people of the land, and to the priests, saying, When ye fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh month, even those seventy years, did ye at all fast unto me, even to me?”Psalms 119:145“I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.”Numbers 14:24“But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.”Psalms 103:1“Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”
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