Colossians 3:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Colossians 3:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Colossians 3:17 is a verse from the book of Colossians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Colossians 3:17 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
Colossians 3:17 in Context — About the Book of Colossians
Colossians answers every spiritual add-on with one word: Christ. He is the image of the invisible God, creator and sustainer of all things, in whom all fullness dwells — and you have been given fullness in Him. Set your mind above; let His peace rule; do everything in His name.
Cross-References for Colossians 3:17
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:17: name, lord, jesus
“And the LORD hath performed his word that he spake, and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:17: word, name, lord
“The LORD therefore hath performed his word that he hath spoken: for I am risen up in the room of David my father, and am set on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:17: word, name, lord
“We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:17: lord, jesus, thanks
“And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. Adam: or, the man”
Shares key themes with Colossians 3:17: whatsoever, name, lord
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