Colossians 3:17

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 3:1-25

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 above. This idea often occurs, and is the more worthy of notice here, because it connects together a grand chain of argument. Christ by his resurrection was liberated from the darkness of the tomb, so believers are made light in the Lord. He was liberated from the power of death, so are the regenerate... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Colossians 3:17

Colossians 3:17Whatsoever 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 livingIt is always an advantage to have the laws of a kingdom as concise as possible. The amount of litigation caused by the English code is immense. In God’s government the matter is plain enough--included in ten commandments, and further reduced by Christ to, two. Our text is an instance of the terseness of Divine precepts. It contains a law applicable to every... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Colossians 3:17

17 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 to his glory. For his sake and service; and to God’s acceptance, through Christ’s assistance. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Colossians 3:17

whatsoever: Colossians 3:23, 2 Chronicles 31:20, 2 Chronicles 31:21, Proverbs 3:6, Romans 14:6-Ruth :, 1 Corinthians 10:31 in word: 2 Thessalonians 2:17, 1 John 3:18 in the: Micah 4:5, Matthew 28:19, Acts 4:30, Acts 19:17, Philippians 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:2 giving: Colossians 1:12, Colossians 2:7, Romans 1:8, Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Hebrews 13:15, 1 Peter 2:5, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Peter 4:11 God: Ephesians 1:17, Philippians 2:11, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, Hebrews... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Colossians 3:17

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.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. read more

Daniel Whedon

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

17. Whatsoever In the relations mentioned, though the rule may properly enough cover our entire conduct. In the name As Christians, bearing his name, having his Spirit, moving in his presence. Giving thanks Making the whole life abound in thanksgiving. To God… the Father Omitting and with the oldest MSS.; and always through Christ, as our only way of approach to him. read more