Colossians 3:17

God's Word

Everything you say or do should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:32

Elijah built an altar in the Lord’s name with those stones. He also made a trench that could hold 12 quarts of grain around the altar.

Proverbs 3:6

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths smooth.

Micah 4:5

All the nations live by the names of their gods, but we will live by the name of the Lord our God forever.

Matthew 28:19

So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 19:17

All the Jews and Greeks living in the city of Ephesus heard about this. All of them were filled with awe for the name of the Lord Jesus and began to speak very highly about it.

Acts 4:30

Show your power by healing, performing miracles, and doing amazing things through the power and the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

Romans 1:8

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for every one of you because the news of your faith is spreading throughout the whole world.

1 Corinthians 10:31

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything to the glory of God.

Ephesians 1:17

I pray that the glorious Father, the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, would give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know Christ better.

Ephesians 5:20

Always thank God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:11

Jesus Christ will fill your lives with everything that God’s approval produces. Your lives will then bring glory and praise to God.

Philippians 2:11

and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.

Colossians 1:12

You will also thank the Father, who has made you able to share the light, which is what God’s people inherit.

Colossians 2:7

Sink your roots in him and build on him. Be strengthened by the faith that you were taught, and overflow with thanksgiving.

Colossians 3:15

Also, let Christ’s peace control you. God has called you into this peace by bringing you into one body. Be thankful.

Colossians 3:23

Whatever you do, do it wholeheartedly as though you were working for your real master and not merely for humans.

1 Thessalonians 1:1

From Paul, Silas, and Timothy. To the church at Thessalonica united with God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Good will  and peace are yours!

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

may he encourage and strengthen you to do and say everything that is good.

Hebrews 1:5

God never said to any of his angels, “You are my Son. Today I have become your Father.” And God never said to any of his angels, “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son.”

Hebrews 13:15

Through Jesus we should always bring God a sacrifice of praise, that is, words that acknowledge him.

1 Peter 2:5

You come to him as living stones, a spiritual house that is being built into a holy priesthood. So offer spiritual sacrifices that God accepts through Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 2:9

However, you are chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, people who belong to God. You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

1 Peter 4:11

Whoever speaks must speak God’s words. Whoever serves must serve with the strength God supplies so that in every way God receives glory through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to Jesus Christ forever and ever! Amen.

1 John 2:23

Everyone who rejects the Son doesn’t have the Father either. The person who acknowledges the Son also has the Father.

1 John 3:18

Dear children, we must show love through actions that are sincere, not through empty words.