Colossians 3:17 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. ”

Colossians 3:17 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed - Whatever ye say or do - whether relating to temporal affairs or to religion. The command here extends to all that we do. Do all in the name of the Lord J...
Colossians 3:17 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the (m) name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. (m) Call upon the name of Christ when you do it, or do it to Christ's pr...
Colossians 3:17 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

What it Means to be Risen with Christ. Those who are risen with Christ must aspire to the things above, in the region of Christ's heavenly session at God's right hand. Their minds must be set, not...
Colossians 3:17 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

deed . in (Greek. en) work. name. See Acts 2:21 . Lord. App-98. Jesus . App-98. giving thanks . See Acts 27:35 . and . Omit. Father . App-98. b> by . App-104. Colossians 3:1 ....
Colossians 3:17 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

17 . And whatsoever ye do. We have already explained these things, and what goes before, in the Epistle to the Ephesians, where the same things are said almost word for word. As he had alread...
Colossians 3:17 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2188 DOING ALL IN THE NAME OF CHRIST Colossians 3:17 . Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him . SUPPOSING...
Colossians 3:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Whatsoever ye do in word or deed - Let your words be right, and your actions...
Colossians 3:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Literally, 'And every thing whatsoever ye do ... do all,' etc.; words as...
Colossians 3:17 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Christian's Risen Life and the Duties it entails 1-4. Resurrection with Christ and the heavenly life. Paraphrase ] '(1) Seeing then that at your conversion you shared not Christ's death only...
Colossians 3:17 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

[ 5. Practical Exhortation, General. (1) NEGATIVE. — To MORTIFY THE OLD MAN, by fleeing from — ( a ) Uncleanness and lust ( Colossians 3:5-7 ); ( b ) Wrath and malice ( Colossians 3:8 );...
Colossians 3:17 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 3 THE PRACTICAL EFFECTS OF THE PEACE OF CHRIST, THE WORD OF CHRIST, AND THE NAME OF CHRIST Colossians 3:15-17 (R.V) There are here three precepts somewhat loosely connected, of which t...
Colossians 3:17 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Love, Peace, and Praise Colossians 3:12-17 The articles of the Christian's dress are enumerated here, and we need to refer to this list continually in order to be sure that none of them is miss...
Colossians 3:17 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The believer is to "seek the things... above." The word "seek" marks aspiration, desire, and passion. The things above are those of the empire of Christ. In order to seek these things the mind must b...
Colossians 3:17 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(12) Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; (13) Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any...
Colossians 3:17 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed ,.... Whether in preaching the word of Christ, in hearing the Gospel, in singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and in conference and conversation with each...
Colossians 3:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Ver. 17. Do all in the name ] By the warrant of his word, and with an aim...
Colossians 3:17 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And above all these things As including them all, and indeed being the source from whence they flow; put on charity Την αγαπην, love , namely, to God, his people, and all mankind; which is the...
Colossians 3:17 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

CHANGING THE OLD FOR THE NEW (vs.1-11) We have seen some practical exhortations mingled with the doctrine of this epistle. Now this chapter begins what is mainly practical instruction based on th...
Colossians 3:17 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Love Recommended. A. D. 62. 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowe...
Colossians 3:17 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

And whatsoever ye do: here the apostle give a universal direction how in every capacity, both personal and relative, in every motion, a Christian may do all so as to find acceptance with God. In w...
Colossians 3:17 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2). We Are To Reveal the New Man In Our Lives ( Colossians 3:12-17 ). What follows is a brief practical summary of the Christian life which typifies the new man. Graciousness towards others, a for...
Colossians 3:17 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

MAIN HOMILETICS OF Colossians 3:17 Suggestive Summary of the Law of Christian Duty. Labour, which was originally imposed on man as a curse, may minister very largely to the increase of human ha...
Colossians 3:17 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Colossians 3:17 I. Observe the extent of this saying, an extent of which it is impossible to divest it. Either it is a mere empty exaggeration, or it goes to the extent of applying to all the acts...
Colossians 3:17 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Colossians 3:1 . If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Your Lord and Master has gone up to heaven. You profess that he...
Colossians 3:17 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Colossians 3:1 . If ye then be risen with Christ, above the darkness and torpor of the present world, as in Colossians 2:20 , live in conformity to your hope, by seeking those things that are ab...
Colossians 3:17 - The Biblical Illustrator

Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus. Method and music, or the art of holy and happy living It is always an advantage to have the laws of a kingdom as concise...
Colossians 3:17 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Colossians 3:1-51 SECTION VII . THE TRUE CHRISTIAN LIFE . The apostle, having delivered his attack on the system of error inculcated at Colossae, now passes from the c...
Colossians 3:17 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Rule of God's Peace and Its Effect on Various Stations in Life. The Christians' conduct toward one another
Colossians 3:17 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 10:31 ; 1 John 2:23 ; 1 John 3:18 ; 1 Peter 2:5 ; 1 Peter 2:9 ; 1 Peter 4:11 ; 1 Thessalonians 1:1 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:1 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:2 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ; 2 Chro...
Colossians 3:17 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Practical Christian Living Colossians 3:15-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Let the peace of God rule in your hearts. 2. The call of God to the Church, His Body. 3. Be ye thankful. 4. Let t...
Colossians 3:17 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

In the name — In the power and Spirit of the Lord Jesus. Giving thanks unto God — The Holy Ghost. And the Father through him — Christ.

Colossians 3:17 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Colossians 3:17 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Colossians 3:17 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 3:17 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Colossians 3:17 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 3:17 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Colossians 3:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Colossians 3:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Colossians 3:17 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 3:17 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Colossians 3:17 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Colossians 3:17 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Colossians 3:17 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Colossians 3:17 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Colossians 3:17 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Colossians 3:17 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Colossians 3:17 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Colossians 3:17 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 3:17 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Colossians 3:17 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Colossians 3:17 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 3:17 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Colossians 3:17 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Colossians 3:17 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Colossians 3:17 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Colossians 3:17 - The Biblical Illustrator

Colossians 3:17 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Colossians 3:17 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Colossians 3:17 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Colossians 3:17 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Colossians 3:17 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes