Colossians
“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
Colossians 3:17 (KJV) speaks to purpose, thanksgiving to God, and obedience — words set in Colossians, Paul's letter on the supremacy of Christ. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31“And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”
1 Samuel 15:22“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.”
Mark 12:30“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”
Psalms 100:4“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
Matthew 22:37“O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.”
Psalms 105:1
Common questions
What does Colossians 3:17 mean?
In the King James Version, Colossians 3:17 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." The verse speaks to purpose, thanksgiving to God, and obedience. To read it well, take it in the flow of Colossians 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Colossians 3:17 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Colossians 3:17 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Colossians chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Colossians 3:17?
Verses that sit beside Colossians 3:17 include 1 Corinthians 10:31, 1 Samuel 15:22, and Mark 12:30. Reading them alongside Colossians 3:17 deepens the theme of purpose.
How can I pray with Colossians 3:17?
Read Colossians 3:17 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.