Colossians 3:17

Put On the New Self · Colossians 3:1–17
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Translations

Modern
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And everything, whatever you may do in word or in work, do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Latin
Omne, quodcumque facitis in verbo aut in opere, omnia in nomine Domini Jesu Christi, gratias agentes Deo et Patri per ipsum.

Original

Greek
English
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Notes

in the name of the Lord Jesus: In the Bible, a person's name represents that person. To do something in the name of the Lord Jesus means to act in a way that aligns with his identity and authority.

Paul explains the new life of those who have been raised with Christ (3:1). Their good qualities and actions contribute to the peace and strength of the Christian community.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Parallels

Ephesians 4:17–32

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Church Meetings Intercession of Christ Letter to the Colossians

Topics

Actions Ask in Jesus' Name Attitude Being a Good Example Being a Good Witness Being Grateful Being Mean Being Thankful Business Business Ethics Business Partnerships Business Practices Christ-Centered Christians Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Competence Devotion to God Doing Good Deeds Doing the Right Thing Doing your Best Enjoyment Entertainment Gifts Give Thanks God: Fatherhood of Good Works: To be Performed in Christ's Name Gratitude Honoring God How to Act Jesus, the Christ: |In his Name| Jesus, the Christ: |In his Name|: Prayer Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Lord Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Living Sacrifices Making Time for God Mission Trips Our Words Right and Wrong Righteousness: Fruits of Service to Others