Colossians 3:23
Colossians · New Testament · Chapter 3
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”— Colossians 3:23
What Does Colossians 3:23 Mean?
Colossians 3:23 is found in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 23 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Work, Worship, and Obedience.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Colossians 3:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 12:1“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”Matthew 22:37“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.”Joshua 24:15“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”Deuteronomy 6:5“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.”Romans 12:2“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”Psalms 46:10“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”Psalms 139:14“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”Psalms 118:24“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”Psalms 103:1“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”Proverbs 16:3“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.”Matthew 5:16“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”Matthew 18:20“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”Ephesians 2:10“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”Galatians 6:9“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”James 4:7“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”James 2:17“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”1 Peter 2:9“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.”Micah 6:8“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”
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