Colossians 3:17
What is written? (ESV)
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
What does it say?
All that you do in word or actions should be done representing Jesus our Lord, offering prayers of thanksgiving to God the Father through Him.
What is its immediate context?
Paul is encouraging the Colossians to “keep seeking the things above” (vs 1) and imploring them to “put off” (vs 8) the sins of the world. He continues to give specific “in the Lord” behavioral instructions for wives (vs 18), husbands (vs 19), children (vs 20), fathers (vs 21), and slaves (vs 22).
How Colossians 3:17 is applied across Bible answers
Do we pray to Jesus or God?
Paul commands Christians to thank "God the Father through Him [Jesus the Son]".
