Colossians 3:23 · KJV
Colossians 3:23
Work Heartily, as to the Lord
Colossians 3:23 reframes daily work as worship: "whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." Every task done for God gains meaning.
Colossians 3:23 (KJV)
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
What Colossians 3:23 means
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." Paul lifts ordinary work — even a servant's labour — onto a higher plane by changing who it is for. When work is done for God, no task is too small to matter.
The verse frees people from working merely to impress others or earn approval, and gives dignity to every honest job. It is a favourite for the workplace, calling, and finding purpose in daily duties.
Key verse
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
Colossians 3:23 · KJV — Do everything heartily, as for the Lord.
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A prayer from Colossians 3:23
Lord, help me do my work heartily, as for You and not for people. Give my daily tasks meaning, and let all I do bring You honour. Amen.
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What does Colossians 3:23 mean?
Colossians 3:23 reframes daily work as worship: "whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." Every task done for God gains meaning.
What is Colossians 3:23 about?
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." Paul lifts ordinary work — even a servant's labour — onto a higher plane by changing who it is for. When work is done for God, no task is too small to matter.
What is the key verse in Colossians 3:23?
Colossians 3:23 — “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
Is Colossians 3:23 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of Colossians 3:23 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.