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Colossians 3:23
New English Translation
Colossians 3:23
New English Translation
23 Whatever you are doing,[a] work at it with enthusiasm,[b] as to the Lord and not for people,[c]
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- Colossians 3:23 tn The present progressive “are doing” was used in the translation of ποιῆτε (poiēte) to bring out the idea that Paul is probably referring to what they already do for work.
- Colossians 3:23 tn Grk “from the soul.”
- Colossians 3:23 tn Grk “men”; here ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) is used in a generic sense and refers to people in general.
Colossians 3:23
King James Version
Colossians 3:23
King James Version
23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
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Colossians 3:23
New King James Version
Colossians 3:23
New King James Version
23 (A)And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,
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Colossians 3:23
New International Version
Colossians 3:23
New International Version
23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
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