Colossians 3:23
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily , as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
Read in Context
21Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
22Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily , as to the Lord, and not unto men;
24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
25But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
Understanding This Verse
Paul instructs believers about their attitude toward work and service.
Everything we do should be done as service to Christ, not just people.
Compare Translations
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily , as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
“and all, whatever ye may do -- out of soul work -- as to the Lord, and not to men,”
“And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,”
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