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Colossians 3:23-1953 kjv — And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the r…

King James Version

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And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

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Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

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But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

— Colossians 3:23-1953, King James Version

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Colossians 3:23-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance: ye serve the Lord Christ. For he that doeth wrong shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. ”

  • WEB

    “And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. But he who does wrong will receive again for the wrong that he has done, and there is no partiality.”

  • NET

    “Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people, because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ. For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there are no exceptions.”

  • DRB

    “Whatsoever you do, do it from the heart, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that you shall receive of the Lord the reward of inheritance. Serve ye the Lord Christ. For he that doth wrong shall receive for that which he hath done wrongfully. And there is no respect of persons with God. ”

  • BBE

    “Whatever you do, do it readily, as to the Lord and not to men; Being certain that the Lord will give you the reward of the heritage: for you are the servants of the Lord Christ. For the wrongdoer will have punishment for the wrong he has done, without respect for any man's position.”

  • KJVA

    “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. ”

Colossians 3 — Context

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Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

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Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

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Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

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And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

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Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

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But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

Colossians 3:23-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 3:23-1953 say?
Colossians 3:23-1953 in the King James Version reads: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. ”
Where is Colossians 3:23-1953 in the Bible?
Colossians 3:23-1953 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verses 23–1953.
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 3:23-1953.
What translation should I read Colossians 3:23-1953 in?
Colossians 3:23-1953 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 3:23-1953?
Colossians 3:23-1953 reads (KJV): “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. ” 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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