Verse 23. - Whatever ye be doing, work (therein) from (the) soul, as to the Lord, and not to men (ver. 17; Ephesians 6:6, 7; 1 Corinthians 7:21-23). (On the first clause, see ver. 17.) In the Revised Text, however, the turn of expression differs from that of ver. 17, πᾶν being cancelled. The writer is thinking, not so much of the variety of service possible, as of the spirit which should Colossians 3:23-24 KJV. and whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. KJV: King James Version. Share. Read Colossians 3. Bible App Bible App for Kids. Paul says (Col. 3:24), "… knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance." He's referring to the rewards which the Lord is storing up in heaven for those who are faithful to Him (1 Cor. 3:14; 2 Cor. 5:10; 2 Tim. 4:8). For a society where slaves had no legal or property rights, this was a radical concept! Keep that Word in your heart and in your mouth. And when He puts something in your hands, even if it seems small, be faithful with it. Work diligently with what you've been given and "whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward" (Colossians 3:23-24). .

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