Colossians 3:23 nasb — Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,

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"Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,"

— Colossians 3:23, NASB

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Colossians 3 — Context

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Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.

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Fathers, do not exasperate your children, so that they will not lose heart.

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Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.

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Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,

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knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.

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For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality.

Colossians 3:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 3:23 say?
Colossians 3:23 in the NASB reads: “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,”
Where is Colossians 3:23 in the Bible?
Colossians 3:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 23.
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.
What translation should I read Colossians 3:23 in?
Colossians 3:23 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?
Colossians 3:23 reads (NASB): “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,” 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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