Colossians 3:17

New International Reader's Version

Do everything you say or do in the name of the Lord Jesus. Always give thanks to God the Father through Christ.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:32

Elijah used the stones to build an altar to honor the Lord. He dug a ditch around it. The ditch was large enough to hold 24 pounds of seeds.

Proverbs 3:6

In all your ways obey him. Then he will make your paths smooth and straight.

Micah 4:5

Other nations worship and trust in their gods. But we will worship and obey the Lord. He will be our God for ever and ever.

Matthew 28:19

So you must go and 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

The Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus heard about this. They were all overcome with fear. They held the name of the Lord Jesus in high honor.

Acts 4:30

Stretch out your hand to heal. Do signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

Romans 1:8

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you. People all over the world are talking about your faith.

1 Corinthians 10:31

So eat and drink and do everything else for the glory of God.

Ephesians 1:17

I pray to the God of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is the glorious Father. I keep asking him to give you the wisdom and understanding that come from the Holy Spirit. I want you to know God better.

Ephesians 5:20

Always give thanks to God the Father for everything. Give thanks to him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:11

You will be filled with the fruit of right living produced by Jesus Christ. All these things bring glory and praise to God.

Philippians 2:11

Everyone’s mouth will say that Jesus Christ is Lord. And God the Father will receive the glory.

Colossians 1:12

We want you to give thanks with joy to the Father. He has made you fit to have what he will give to all his holy people. You will all receive a share in the kingdom of light.

Colossians 2:7

Have your roots in him. Build yourselves up in him. Grow strong in what you believe, just as you were taught. Be more thankful than ever before.

Colossians 3:15

Let the peace that Christ gives rule in your hearts. As parts of one body, you were appointed to live in peace. And be thankful.

Colossians 3:23

Work at everything you do with all your heart. Work as if you were working for the Lord, not for human masters.

1 Thessalonians 1:1

I, Paul, am writing this letter. Silas and Timothy join me in writing. We are sending this letter to you, the members of the church in Thessalonica. You belong to God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be given to you.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Give thanks no matter what happens. God wants you to thank him because you believe in Christ Jesus.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

comfort your hearts. May they make you strong in every good thing you do and say.

Hebrews 1:5

God never said to any of the angels, “You are my Son. Today I have become your Father.” (Psalm 2:7) Or, “I will be his Father. And he will be my Son.” (2 Samuel 7:14; 1 Chronicles 17:13)

Hebrews 13:15

So let us never stop offering to God our praise through Jesus. Let us talk openly about our faith in him. Then our words will be like an offering to God.

1 Peter 2:5

You also are like living stones. As you come to Christ, you are being built into a house for worship. There you will be holy priests. You will offer spiritual sacrifices. God will accept them because of what Jesus Christ has done.

1 Peter 2:9

But God chose you to be his people. You are royal priests. You are a holy nation. You are God’s special treasure. You are all these things so that you can give him praise. God brought you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, they should do it as one speaking God’s words. If anyone serves, they should do it with the strength God provides. Then in all things God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to him for ever and ever. Amen.

1 John 2:23

The person who says no to the Son doesn’t belong to the Father. But anyone who says yes to the Son belongs to the Father also.

1 John 3:18

Dear children, don’t just talk about love. Put your love into action. Then it will truly be love.