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Berean Standard Bible

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

Colossians 3:17

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This verse sums up the first part of Colossians 3 before Paul turns to household relationships. He has described putting off old ways, putting on Christ-like qualities and letting Christ's message dwell richly in the community.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

World English Bible (WEB)

Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And whatever you do, in word or in act, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving praise to God the Father through him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and all, whatever you may do in word or in work, do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus -- giving thanks to the God and Father, through him.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y todo lo que hacéis, sea de palabra, ó de hecho, hacedlo todo en el nombre del Señor Jesús, dando gracias á Dios Padre por él.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y todo lo que hagan o digan, háganlo en el nombre del Señor Jesús, y por medio de él acérquense a la presencia de Dios con acción de gracias.

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