Colossians 3:16-17

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And what soever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And what soever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him." - Colossians 3:16-17
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What does Colossians 3:16-17 mean?

Colossians 3:16-17 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed…

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Richly Dwelling: The Power of Christ's Word in Our Lives

In the heart of the New Testament, the apostle Paul lays a foundational principle for living a life that is pleasing to God in Colossians 3:16-17: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual…

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A Prayer for Dwelling in the Word of Christ

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and awe for the richness of Your Word. As I reflect on the profound truth found in Colossians 3:16-17, I am reminded of the importance of allowing the Word of Christ to dwell in me richly. Lord, I pray that…

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Colossians 3:16-17 - "Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Colossians 3:17 - "And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him."
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"And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him." - Colossians 3:17
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