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Bible verse
Colossians 3:23
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
What it means
Even ordinary tasks become sacred when we do them for the Lord. Rather than working to impress people or dragging through the day for a paycheck, we can pour ourselves in wholeheartedly, as if serving Christ Himself. This lifts the humblest job into an act of worship. Jesus sees every effort offered to Him, and He is the reward we ultimately serve. Whatever fills your hands today, do it with your whole heart for Him, and the routine becomes a place where His grace and your gratitude meet.
Colossians 3:23 at a glance
| Reference | Colossians 3:23 |
|---|---|
| Book | Colossians |
| Chapter to read it in | Colossians 3 |
| Topic | work |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Colossians 3:17
- Ephesians 6:6-7
- Romans 14:8
- 2 Chronicles 31:21
- Ecclesiastes 9:10
- 1 Peter 2:15
- 1 Peter 2:13
- Psalms 119:10
- Romans 14:6
- 1 Peter 1:22
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Colossians 3:23?
It is in Colossians, in Colossians 3. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Colossians 3:23?
Readers most often set it beside Colossians 3:17, Ephesians 6:6-7, Romans 14:8, 2 Chronicles 31:21. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Colossians 3:23?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Colossians 3:23 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Colossians 3:23, work. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Colossians 3 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Colossians 3:23 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
