Colossians 3:17–23 — The New International Version (NIV) 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. 18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
Colossians 3:19. Μὴ πικραἰνεσθε, be not bitter) Πικρία, hateful conduct (offensive behaviour) mixed with love. Many, who are polite to all abroad, notwithstanding without scruple treat their wives and children at home with covert bitterness, because they do not fear them; and when this feeling is vanquished, it affords aColossians 3:24 Additional Translations Links. Colossians 3:24 NIV Colossians 3:24 NLT Colossians 3:24 ESV Colossians 3:24 NASB Colossians 3:24 NKJV based on 51 ratings. | 16,432 views. This sermon is designed to help aid those individuals who struggle with being accepted by others. When God is pleased, nothing else matters (Luke 3:21-22; Colossians 3:23-24) Too often we as human beings seek outward affirmation from those around us.
23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 24 Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.Response #3: Work with all your heart Yesterday, we saw how Scripture instructs us to honor and respect our employers, even when we hate our jobs. One of the… It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”. Colossians 3:23-24. In these verses Paul is speaking directly and specifically to slaves. Although today most people are not slaves in the same sense of physical purchase and ownership, most everyone is a slave to someone. There is someone that they have to answer to and obey, whether it is a parent .