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Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,
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Work for an Audience of One
Commentators universally agree that this verse reframes all labor as an act of worship. By consciously working "as unto the Lord," you shift your focus from pleasing people to honoring God. Scholars explain this gives dignity to every task, transforming even the most menial work into a spiritual offering, regardless of who your earthly boss is.
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Colossians
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Whatsoever ye do (ο εαν ποιητε). See same idiom in 3:17 except ο instead of παν οτ.
Heartily (εκ ψυχης). F…
19th Century
Anglican
Compare throughout Ephesians 6:5-9. The only peculiarity of this passage is the strong emphasis laid on “the reward of the inheritance.” “The rewar…
Baptist
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:…
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Slaves must see their service as a service rendered not to human beings but to the Lord. This would transform the most menial responsibilities and …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And whatever you do Some have thought that these words, and the two following verses, regard the Colossians in gener…
Presbyterian
The epistles most concerned with displaying the glory of Divine grace and magnifying the Lord Jesus are also the most particular in emphasizing the…
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13th Century
Catholic
Having given a general direction to all, Paul now begins to give particular directions. First, he gives special directions that relate to the vario…
