Colossians 3:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:16-17

The power of the Word and the Name of Christ. "Having exhorted them to be thankful, he also shows them the way" (Chrysostom). But the connection is wider than this. In Colossians 3:16 the apostle shows how a right use of Christ's gospel may promote the graces to which he has been exhorting; and in Colossians 3:17 how the right recognition of the Name of Christ will be a comprehensive rule to aid us in every duty of life. I. THE POWER OF THE WORD OF CHRIST . 1 . " ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:17

And everything, whatever ye he doing in word or deed, (do) all in the name of (the) Lord Jesus ( 1 Corinthians 10:31 ; 1 Corinthians 5:4 ; Ephesians 5:20 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:17 ). Colossians 3:16 speaks of "word" only; to it is added the "deed," which stands for all the practical activities of life. Both meet in the following "all." "The name of the Lord Jesus" is the expression of his authority as "Lord" ( Colossians 1:13 , Colossians 1:15 , Colossians 1:18 ; Colossians... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 3:17

The principle of a godly life. This is the practical lesson that flows from the theology of the Epistle. "And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." I. THE WHOLE EXTENT OF CHRISTIAN LIFE IS CONSECRATED TO THE LORD . Everything falls under the two heads of words and deeds. 1 . Words. 2 . Deeds. These must be done 3 . All, both words and deeds, must be done in the Name of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:17

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed - Whatever ye say or do - whether relating to temporal affairs or to religion. The command here extends to all that we do.Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus - Do it all because he requires and commands it, and with a desire to honor him. His authority should be the warrant; his glory the aim of all our actions and words. See the general sentiment here expressed, fully illustrated in the notes at 1 Corinthians 10:31.Giving thanks to God and the Father by... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 3:14-17

Colossians 3:14-17. And above all these things As including them all, and indeed being the source from whence they flow; put on charity Την αγαπην , love, namely, to God, his people, and all mankind; which is the bond of perfectness Which both contains the whole of Christian perfection, and connects all the parts of it together. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts Influence and govern all your intentions, affections, and dispositions, nay, and even your thoughts. Or, it... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 3:5-17

3:5-4:6 THE CHRISTIAN’S NEW LIFEOld and new habits (3:5-17)Not only do Christians believe that through Christ’s death they have died to sin, but they must also show it to be true in their daily lives. They must make every effort to put away the old selfish habits that God hates, from obvious sins such as sexual immorality to hidden sins such as greed and other uncontrolled desires (5-7). They must control the tongue and discipline personal behaviour. This renewing of their lives is not... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 3:17

deed = in (Greek. en) work. name. See Acts 2:21 . Lord. App-98 . Jesus . App-98 . giving thanks . See Acts 27:35 . and . Omit. Father . App-98 . by . App-104 .Colossians 3:1 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Colossians 3:17

And whatsoever ye do, in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord, giving thanks to God the Father through him.Do all in the name of the Lord ... This means to respect the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ in everything. The sectors in which this applies are: (1) that of personal morality and conduct; (2) the province of things done in public assemblies of Christians; (3) in the whole area of thought and action (word or deed); and (4) even in the secret purposes of the soul. In short, "do... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Colossians 3:17

17. Literally, "And everything whatsoever ye do . . . do all," c. this includes words as well as deeds. in the name of the Lord Jesus—as disciples called by His name as His, seeking His guidance and help, and desiring to act so as to gain His approval (Romans 14:8; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 2 Corinthians 5:15; 1 Peter 4:11). Compare "in the Lord," 1 Peter 4:11- :, and "Christ is all," 1 Peter 4:11- :. God and the Father—The oldest manuscripts omit "and," which seems to have crept in from Ephesians... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Colossians 3:5-17

B. The proper method 3:5-17"Colossians 3:1-4 has provided the perspective from which the daily life of the Colossian Christians should be lived out. Now follows more specific advice that should help them the better to carry out the thematic exhortation to ’walk in him’ (Colossians 2:6)." [Note: Dunn, p. 211.] read more

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