Colossians 3:17
Verse
Context
Put On the New Self
16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.17And 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.
Sermons






Summary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Whatsoever ye do in word or deed - Let your words be right, and your actions upright. Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus - Begin with him, and end with him; invoke his name, and pray for his direction and support, in all that ye do; and thus every work will be crowned with all requisite success. Doing every thing in the name of God, and referring every thing to his glory, is as rational as it is pious. Could it be ever supposed that any person would begin a bad work in God's name? However, it is so. No people in the universe more strictly adhere to the letter of this advice than the Mohammedans; for they never undertake a work, eat meat, nor write a book, without prefacing all with: - Bismillahi, Arrahmani, Arraheemi; "In the name of the most merciful and compassionate God." Not only books of devotion, but books on all arts and sciences, books of tales and romances, books of poetry, and those on the elements of reading, etc., begin thus; nay, it is prefixed to the Lizit un Nissa, one of the most abominable productions that ever came from the pen of man, and is precisely the same among the Mohammedans, as the infamous work of Nicholas Chorier, called Elegantiae Latini Sermonis, falsely attributed to John Meursius, has been among some called Christians. Of both, with a trifling hyperbole, it may be said: "Surely these books were written in hell, and the author of them must certainly be the devil." Giving thanks to God - Even praises, as well as prayers, must ascend to God through this Mediator. We have no authority to say that God will accept even our thanksgiving, unless it ascend to him through Christ Jesus.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
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 (Rom 14:8; Co1 10:31; Co2 5:15; Pe1 4:11). Compare "in the Lord," Col 3:18, and "Christ is all," Col 3:11. God and the Father--The oldest manuscripts omit "and," which seems to have crept in from Eph 5:20. by him--Greek, "through Him" as the channel of His grace to us, and of our thanksgiving to Him (Joh 14:6, end).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed,.... Whether in preaching the word of Christ, in hearing the Gospel, in singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and in conference and conversation with each other; or in whatsoever action, civil or religious throughout the whole life and conversation, in the performance of things natural, moral, and evangelical, relating to God or man, or one another, in the world or church: do all in the name of the Lord Jesus; both in the strength of Christ, without whom nothing can be well said or done; and according to the mind and will of Christ declared in the Gospel, which is his name; and calling upon his name for assistance in the ministration of his word, administration of his ordinances, and in the performance of every duty, directing all to, and having solely in view his honour and glory: giving thanks to God, and the Father by him; this shows, that singing of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, is a distinct thing from giving of thanks, mentioned in the preceding verse. The things for which thanks are to be given, are "all things"; and the time when, always, as in See Gill on Eph 5:20. The person to whom they are to be given is God the Father, the Father of our spirits, and of our mercies, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and of us in him; and the person by whom they are to be given, is Christ, which is just and proper, since all mercies come from, and through him; nor is there any other way of bringing and offering the sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving to God; nor are they, nor can they be acceptable to God by, and through any other, but by him alone.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
3:17 as a representative of the Lord Jesus (literally in the name of the Lord Jesus): In the Bible, a person’s name represents that person. To do something in the name of the Lord Jesus is therefore to act in a way that is in harmony with his identity and under his authority.
Colossians 3:17
Put On the New Self
16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.17And 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.
- Scripture
- Sermons
- Commentary
"That They May Be one."
By Art Katz17K39:25UnityJHN 17:21ACT 20:281CO 12:121CO 14:26EPH 4:16COL 3:171PE 5:2In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not treating the preaching of the word of God as a mere ceremonial duty. He criticizes the idea of paying someone to fill a slot for a biblical presentation without truly understanding and honoring the divine intention behind it. The speaker calls for a revival and restoration of our understanding of God and His purpose for the church. He discusses the concept of the Trinity and how it relates to the church, highlighting the need for deference, humility, and self-deference to one another in order to experience the fullness of God's plan.
Be a Man (At Home and at Church)
By Paul Washer13K51:53ManhoodPSA 119:11PSA 119:105ROM 8:281CO 7:23COL 3:172TI 3:16In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of bringing every aspect of our lives under the lordship of Christ. He highlights the need to bring our thought life, eyes, ears, heart, hands, and feet into subjection to the law of Christ. The preacher challenges the audience to consider how different their lives would be if everything they did was in accordance with Scripture. He also addresses the issue of training boys to become men and encourages fathers to take responsibility in raising their sons. The sermon concludes with a comparison between hiring an employee and being a pastor, emphasizing the importance of productivity and work ethic in serving God.
Cost of Discipleship - Part 7
By Paris Reidhead5.3K27:34Cost Of DiscipleshipMAT 16:24MAT 22:36JHN 12:23COL 3:17In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of negative feedback guidance in missile technology as an analogy for following Jesus. He emphasizes the importance of committing oneself to follow and obey Jesus as Lord and Savior. The speaker also shares a personal experience from 1955 when he had multiple opportunities for service in Christian ministry. The key text for the sermon is Matthew 22:36-40, where Jesus states the greatest commandments are to love God with all one's soul and mind, and to love one's neighbor as oneself.
(John - Part 17): Lessons on John the Baptists Humble Ministry
By A.W. Tozer4.1K51:37ExpositionalMAT 6:33JHN 3:30ROM 12:11CO 3:7GAL 2:20PHP 1:21COL 3:17In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. He encourages the audience to let go of their desires for honor and praise and instead make Jesus their everything. The preacher reminds them that this life is temporary compared to eternity and urges them to surrender completely to Jesus. He concludes by urging the listeners to make a vow to change the direction of their lives and allow Jesus to increase in their lives.
For Me to Live Is Christ
By J. Sidlow Baxter3.8K31:02ChristMAT 6:33JHN 14:27ROM 8:6GAL 2:20PHP 1:21PHP 4:7COL 3:17In this sermon, Dr. Dave Sidlow-Baxter focuses on the powerful words of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 1:21, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." He emphasizes that this statement holds the secret to a truly great life and the inmost mystery of the Christian experience. Dr. Baxter highlights the significance of Paul's ability to write and how it has impacted countless lives. He also discusses the contrasting perspectives on death, highlighting that while it is a loss for the natural man, it is gain for the Christian. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the centrality of Christ in a believer's life and the eternal hope found in Him.
Central Baptist Church
By Paul Washer3.7K51:53SalvationPSA 119:11PSA 119:105ROM 8:281CO 7:23COL 3:172TI 3:16In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of bringing every aspect of our lives under the lordship of Christ. He highlights the need to bring our thought life, eyes, ears, heart, hands, and feet into subjection to the law of Christ. The preacher challenges the audience to consider how different their lives would be if everything they did was in accordance with Scripture. He also addresses the issue of training boys to become men and encourages fathers to take responsibility in raising their sons. The sermon concludes with a comparison between hiring an employee and being a pastor, emphasizing the importance of productivity and work ethic in serving God.
Audio Sermon: Be Filled With the Holy Spirit
By Chuck Smith3.2K51:48ACT 3:6ACT 4:8ACT 4:31ROM 8:261CO 2:4GAL 5:22EPH 5:18COL 3:17This sermon focuses on the story of Peter and John healing a lame man at the temple, highlighting the power of faith in Jesus Christ and the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit for effective ministry. It emphasizes the need for prayer, faith, humility, knowledge of God's Word, and reliance on the Holy Spirit to be used by God in accomplishing His eternal purposes.
(Basics) 69. Proving God's Perfect Will(2)
By Zac Poonen2.6K12:561CO 6:121CO 10:231CO 10:312CO 9:8COL 3:172TI 2:15In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a spiritually profitable and edifying life. He references 1 Corinthians 6:12 and 10:23, where Paul states that while all things may be lawful, not all things are profitable or edifying. The speaker encourages believers to invest their time on earth in ways that will bring maximum returns for God's kingdom. He poses several questions for believers to consider when making decisions, such as whether an action can be done to the glory of God, in fellowship with Jesus, or if Jesus would join in the activity. The sermon emphasizes the need to seek God's perfect will for our lives in order to live a useful and impactful life.
The Full Resurrection Power of Christ
By Keith Daniel2.4K1:07:52Resurrection PowerGratitudeResurrection LifePSA 100:4JHN 3:16ACT 3:19ROM 10:92CO 5:17EPH 5:20PHP 4:6COL 3:171TH 5:16HEB 13:15Keith Daniel emphasizes the significance of gratitude and the full resurrection power of Christ in the lives of believers. He encourages the congregation to maintain their high standards of faith and to continually offer praise to God, which empowers them and strengthens their faith. Daniel shares personal anecdotes and testimonies to illustrate the transformative power of worship and the necessity of repentance and belief in the risen Christ for salvation. He concludes by urging everyone to commit their lives to God and to embrace a lifestyle of thanksgiving, which leads to spiritual strength and joy.
Ten Shekels and a Shirt (Full Sermon)
By Paris Reidhead2.3K50:58MAT 16:24ROM 11:361CO 6:191CO 10:312CO 5:15GAL 2:20PHP 1:20COL 3:171PE 4:11REV 4:11This sermon emphasizes the contrast between serving God for personal gain, like a Levite serving for 10 shekels and a shirt, and serving God for His glory. It challenges listeners to repent and surrender to God not for personal benefits but because He is worthy of love, obedience, and service. The story of the two young Moravians who sold themselves into slavery to reach slaves with the Gospel illustrates the selfless dedication to bring glory to God.
(Through the Bible) Philemon
By Chuck Smith2.0K57:34Through The BibleMAT 5:11ROM 1:11CO 10:312CO 4:5COL 3:17COL 3:23PHM 1:7In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's plan, even when we only see a part of the picture and cry out in dismay. He uses the example of Joseph and his father in Egypt to illustrate how God's plan is far wiser than anything we could devise. The speaker also highlights the story of Philemon and Onissimus to show that sometimes what may seem like a loss or a setback can actually be a part of God's plan to bring someone to faith. The sermon concludes with the reminder that Jesus paid it all for our sins and that we should live our lives for the glory of God.
(Atlanta 2013) 3. Question Answer
By Zac Poonen1.9K2:16:03PRO 22:6MAT 5:17GAL 4:1COL 3:17This sermon discusses the dual nature of Jesus sitting informally with his disciples and standing to teach, emphasizing the importance of understanding the deeper spiritual meaning behind the law and grace. It delves into how God treats us differently in the New Covenant, transitioning us from being treated as children under the law to mature sons and daughters under grace. The sermon also touches on the significance of prioritizing God's values in our lives over worldly demands like education, and the need to interpret the Bible with discernment, especially distinguishing between historical accounts and doctrinal teachings.
Paul's Gospel
By Rolfe Barnard1.9K57:36PSA 9:17ROM 9:15ROM 12:21CO 2:1COL 3:171PE 2:111PE 4:2In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the central belief of Christianity that Jesus is Lord. He explains that Jesus' Lordship is not just a theory, but a reality that was established through his sacrificial death on the cross. The preacher highlights that the gospel is the good news of this costly action by God on behalf of humanity. He also raises concerns about the current state of the gospel, questioning why it has become so popular without resulting in true transformation and conformity to the image of Christ.
Your Purpose in Life
By Alan Ives1.8K44:10PurposePSA 89:16PSA 139:14ISA 40:31MAT 6:33COL 3:171TH 5:18HEB 13:15In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of praising God. He contrasts the worship of false gods with the privilege of singing a new song to the one true God. The preacher highlights the example of David, who purposed in his heart to praise the Lord as long as he lived. The sermon also emphasizes the need to continually praise Jesus, as he is always worthy of our praise. The preacher encourages believers to offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, as it is the fruit of our lips.
The History of Rock - Part 2
By Alan Ives1.7K1:57:00Rock MusicPSA 9:1ISA 58:1JER 10:2MAT 6:33ROM 12:11EPH 3:20COL 3:17In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of maintaining a natural and normal approach to music in worship. He compares the excitement and thrill of extra musical notes to the simplicity and beauty of hymns sung by a group of 16 men. The preacher also reflects on the influence of rock and roll music in promoting a philosophy of freedom and rebellion. He emphasizes the power of God's word and the need to communicate with clarity and flow in our speech. Additionally, the preacher briefly mentions examples of popular music from the 1950s and 2000s to illustrate the changing trends in music over time.
(Church Leadership) 3. Our Primary Calling
By Zac Poonen1.6K58:03EXO 33:15MAT 6:33MAT 7:7JHN 1:18COL 3:172TI 2:15In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes two important aspects that the church should demonstrate: that God is a loving Father and that Jesus is alive. The Holy Spirit is believed to have come to demonstrate these truths. The speaker criticizes the idea that church services should be long in order to be considered spiritual, stating that this is not biblical. He also highlights the importance of presenting God in an exciting and simple way, rather than making the Bible and the subject of God boring and complicated. The speaker challenges churches to evaluate whether they are truly showing people what God is like and if young people are finding excitement in knowing God.
(Youth Bible School 2007) a Royal Priesthood
By Dean Taylor1.6K1:02:39Bible SchoolACT 5:1ROM 6:13ROM 14:7COL 3:17In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of covetousness and the importance of not placing value solely on material possessions. He tells a parable about a rich man whose land produces an abundance of fruits, leading him to build bigger barns to store his goods. However, God warns him that his life is not defined by his possessions. The preacher emphasizes the need to live soberly, righteously, and godly, and to walk in love as Christ did. He also encourages the audience to examine themselves and their own opportunities and talents, reminding them that they have been given much and should not waste their resources.
The Exalted Christ
By Dean Stump1.5K1:15:06Jesus ChristCOL 3:8COL 3:12COL 3:17REV 1:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine love for Jesus and being grateful for His forgiveness. The message encourages believers to examine their hearts and ensure that the reality of Jesus' love and forgiveness is present within them. The speaker also highlights the need to focus on positive actions rather than just avoiding negative behaviors, particularly when it comes to teaching children. The sermon concludes with practical instructions on putting off negative attitudes and behaviors, such as anger, lying, and blasphemy, and putting on virtues like mercy, kindness, humility, and forgiveness. The overall message is to prioritize our love and worship for Jesus above all else and to live a life that reflects His teachings.
Ten Shekels and a Shirt - Part 5
By Paris Reidhead1.4K09:22ROM 6:61CO 6:19GAL 2:20PHP 1:21COL 3:17This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance not for personal gain or assurance of salvation, but because Jesus Christ deserves our worship, adoration, and obedience. It delves into the significance of surrendering all sins and making restitution as a response to God's deserving of our love and obedience. The focus is on coming to the cross, embracing death with Christ, and allowing God to receive glory through our lives by being filled with His presence.
Don't Waste Your Life - Part 6
By John Piper1.3K05:49MAT 16:24MRK 8:35ROM 8:181CO 15:58PHP 3:8COL 3:172TI 2:3HEB 12:21PE 3:15REV 2:10This sermon emphasizes the importance of embracing suffering, pain, and shame for the joy of knowing Jesus, calling on the audience to display Christ's worth above all else. It challenges individuals to be a generation that treasures Christ, takes risks, and sacrifices for the sake of spreading His supreme value to the nations, believing that through such commitment, many will come to know and believe in Jesus Christ.
Family God's Way #3 - Worldly Threats to Family
By Bob Hoekstra1.1K58:33EXO 20:3ROM 12:21CO 7:35COL 3:17In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prevalent idol of pleasure in today's society. He highlights the obsession with recreation, amusement, and material possessions, which often lead people to prioritize their own enjoyment over their relationship with God. The preacher emphasizes the importance of not forgetting the Lord and warns against pursuing other gods. He also addresses the issue of idolizing celebrities and the worship of sex, urging believers to be aware of these idols and to remain steadfast in their faith. The sermon draws from biblical references, such as Deuteronomy and the book of Judges, to support the message.
The Lordship of Jesus Christ
By Roy Daniel99756:57MAT 6:24ROM 12:21CO 10:31COL 3:17JAS 4:4This sermon emphasizes the importance of making Jesus Christ the Lord of our lives, discussing the need to surrender all areas to His authority, including aspects like music where compromise can lead to unfaithfulness. The speaker shares personal experiences and challenges the audience to examine their lives to ensure they are truly serving God.
You Are His Epistle
By Robert Ketcham88236:46Christ LikenessMAT 6:33ROM 8:91CO 2:142CO 3:3EPH 2:10COL 3:171PE 2:9In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of believers being the message of Christ to the world. He uses an anecdote about a man who received the wrong order at a restaurant but accepted it with a smile, illustrating how Christ can be seen through our actions. The preacher explains that Christ accomplishes this by purchasing our bodies and making us His message to the lost. He emphasizes that believers no longer have the right to make their own decisions, but should allow Christ to direct their steps and use them as His instruments. The sermon concludes with a reminder that everything we are in heaven is in Jesus Christ.
Why Do You Do What You Do With Your Time?
By Tim Conway85206:35ROM 14:211CO 9:221CO 10:311CO 16:14GAL 5:16COL 3:171PE 3:31JN 4:7This sermon emphasizes the importance of examining our motives in all aspects of life, including how we dress, use our time, spend money, and make decisions. It challenges listeners to align their actions with God's Word and to ensure that their motives are driven by a desire to glorify God and love others, rather than by worldly desires or selfish pleasures. The message encourages a lifestyle of thoughtful consideration and intentional choices that reflect a heart devoted to God.
Evangelizing the Western Mindset - Part 8
By Winkie Pratney85055:39PSA 19:1PRO 11:25MAT 6:33JHN 4:13ROM 1:201CO 1:27EPH 2:10COL 3:171PE 3:15This sermon delves into the areas of Christian evidence, pragmatic needs met by the Christian gospel, witnessing to secular individuals, the importance of personal testimonies in evangelism, the significance of surrendering to God's provision, and the exploration of cosmic apologetics focusing on the design and uniqueness of Earth in the universe.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Whatsoever ye do in word or deed - Let your words be right, and your actions upright. Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus - Begin with him, and end with him; invoke his name, and pray for his direction and support, in all that ye do; and thus every work will be crowned with all requisite success. Doing every thing in the name of God, and referring every thing to his glory, is as rational as it is pious. Could it be ever supposed that any person would begin a bad work in God's name? However, it is so. No people in the universe more strictly adhere to the letter of this advice than the Mohammedans; for they never undertake a work, eat meat, nor write a book, without prefacing all with: - Bismillahi, Arrahmani, Arraheemi; "In the name of the most merciful and compassionate God." Not only books of devotion, but books on all arts and sciences, books of tales and romances, books of poetry, and those on the elements of reading, etc., begin thus; nay, it is prefixed to the Lizit un Nissa, one of the most abominable productions that ever came from the pen of man, and is precisely the same among the Mohammedans, as the infamous work of Nicholas Chorier, called Elegantiae Latini Sermonis, falsely attributed to John Meursius, has been among some called Christians. Of both, with a trifling hyperbole, it may be said: "Surely these books were written in hell, and the author of them must certainly be the devil." Giving thanks to God - Even praises, as well as prayers, must ascend to God through this Mediator. We have no authority to say that God will accept even our thanksgiving, unless it ascend to him through Christ Jesus.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
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 (Rom 14:8; Co1 10:31; Co2 5:15; Pe1 4:11). Compare "in the Lord," Col 3:18, and "Christ is all," Col 3:11. God and the Father--The oldest manuscripts omit "and," which seems to have crept in from Eph 5:20. by him--Greek, "through Him" as the channel of His grace to us, and of our thanksgiving to Him (Joh 14:6, end).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed,.... Whether in preaching the word of Christ, in hearing the Gospel, in singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and in conference and conversation with each other; or in whatsoever action, civil or religious throughout the whole life and conversation, in the performance of things natural, moral, and evangelical, relating to God or man, or one another, in the world or church: do all in the name of the Lord Jesus; both in the strength of Christ, without whom nothing can be well said or done; and according to the mind and will of Christ declared in the Gospel, which is his name; and calling upon his name for assistance in the ministration of his word, administration of his ordinances, and in the performance of every duty, directing all to, and having solely in view his honour and glory: giving thanks to God, and the Father by him; this shows, that singing of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, is a distinct thing from giving of thanks, mentioned in the preceding verse. The things for which thanks are to be given, are "all things"; and the time when, always, as in See Gill on Eph 5:20. The person to whom they are to be given is God the Father, the Father of our spirits, and of our mercies, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and of us in him; and the person by whom they are to be given, is Christ, which is just and proper, since all mercies come from, and through him; nor is there any other way of bringing and offering the sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving to God; nor are they, nor can they be acceptable to God by, and through any other, but by him alone.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
3:17 as a representative of the Lord Jesus (literally in the name of the Lord Jesus): In the Bible, a person’s name represents that person. To do something in the name of the Lord Jesus is therefore to act in a way that is in harmony with his identity and under his authority.