Colossians 3:17 cpdv — Let everything whatsoever that you do, whether in word or in deed, be done all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, gi…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Let everything whatsoever that you do, whether in word or in deed, be done all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through him. "

— Colossians 3:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Colossians 3 — Context

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And above all these things have charity, which is the bond of perfection.

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And let the peace of Christ lift up your hearts. For in this peace, you have been called, as one body. And be thankful.

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Let the word of Christ live in you in abundance, with all wisdom, teaching and correcting one another, with psalms, hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing to God with the grace in your hearts.

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Let everything whatsoever that you do, whether in word or in deed, be done all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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Wives, be submissive to your husbands, as is proper in the Lord.

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Husbands, love your wives, and do not be bitter toward them.

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Children, obey your parents in all things. For this is well-pleasing to the Lord.

Colossians 3:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 3:17 say?
Colossians 3:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Let everything whatsoever that you do, whether in word or in deed, be done all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through him. ”
Where is Colossians 3:17 in the Bible?
Colossians 3:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 17.
Who wrote Colossians?
Colossians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Colossians about?
To a church tempted by a Christ-plus-other-wisdom error, Paul writes one of Scripture's loftiest portraits of Jesus: "by him all things consist." In Christ is all the fullness of deity — and complete sufficiency for the believer. Practical instructions for new-creation living follow.
What are the major themes of Colossians?
Colossians explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, Fullness in Christ, New Life, Family, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Colossians 3:17.
What translation should I read Colossians 3:17 in?
Colossians 3:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Colossians 3:17?
Colossians 3:17 reads (CPDV): “Let everything whatsoever that you do, whether in word or in deed, be done all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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