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Colossians 3:23

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

Colossians 3:23 · King James Version
Why this verse matters. Ordinary work, done for the Lord, becomes worship.

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Colossians 3:23 in other translations

BSB Berean Standard Bible

Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,

WEB World English Bible

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

NHEB New Heart English Bible

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

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In context

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

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

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

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

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

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

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