Colossians 3:22
3:21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.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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Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men pleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God;
What does Colossians 3:22 mean?
Colossians 3:22 is a verse in the book of Colossians, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include δοῦλος (doulos), ὑπακούω (hupakouo), κατά (kata). It connects to 33 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. returneth to his folly: Heb. iterateth his folly
Isaiah 56:10His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber. sleeping: or, dreaming, or, talking in their sleep
Isaiah 56:11Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter. greedy: Heb. strong of appetite can: Heb. know not to be satisfied
Matthew 7:6Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Matthew 7:15Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Matthew 7:22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
Matthew 7:23And then will I profess unto them I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Matthew 24:10And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
Romans 2:28For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:
2 Corinthians 11:13For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
Galatians 2:3But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:
Galatians 2:4And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:
Galatians 5:1Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Galatians 5:6For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
Galatians 5:13For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Galatians 5:15But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
Colossians 3:3For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
Colossians 3:19Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
1 Timothy 1:19Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:
2 Timothy 3:1This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 Timothy 4:3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
2 Timothy 4:4And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
2 Timothy 4:14Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:
2 Timothy 4:15Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words. our words: or, our preachings
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Other verses that share key original-language words with Colossians 3:22.
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. conceived: Gr. begotten
Matthew 2:16Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
Matthew 2:19But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
Mark 1:27And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
Matthew 10:24The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
Matthew 10:25It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? Beelzebub: Gr. Beelzebul
Matthew 13:27So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?
Matthew 18:26The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. worshipped him: or, besought him
Frequently asked questions
What does Colossians 3:22 say?
Colossians 3:22 (King James Version) reads: "Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:"
Is Colossians 3:22 in the Old or New Testament?
Colossians 3:22 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of Colossians.
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