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.
Cross-reference
Colossians 3:23 applies the same 'do all for the Lord' principle specifically to work — a direct practical outworking.
Colossians 3:15 also commands thankfulness, reinforcing the same attitude of gratitude that closes verse 17.
Colossians 2:7 combines being rooted in Christ with abounding thanksgiving — mirrors doing everything in Jesus' name with gratitude.
Colossians 1:12 gives thanks to the Father — directly parallel to the thanksgiving clause in Colossians 3:17.
Colossians 2:6 grounds the command: just as you received Christ, continue living in him—the foundation for doing everything in his name.
Colossians 4:2 calls for watchful, thankful prayer—another specific expression of doing everything in Jesus' name with thanksgiving.
Romans 14:6-8 extends the 'live for the Lord' principle to eating and drinking — a clear expansion of doing all in Jesus' name.
In Ephesians 5:20, giving thanks always in Jesus' name echoes and reinforces the same call to thank God through Christ.
1 Corinthians 10:31 says 'do everything for the glory of God' — an almost identical parallel to doing all in the name of the Lord.
In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, giving thanks in all circumstances is the will of God in Christ Jesus, paralleling the command to give thanks through Christ.
In Hebrews 13:15, offering a sacrifice of praise through Jesus acknowledges his name, expanding 'do everything in his name' to include worship.
In 1 Peter 4:11, serving and speaking to glorify God through Jesus Christ directly parallels doing everything in the Lord's name and giving thanks.
Proverbs 3:6 exhorts acknowledging God in all your ways with a promise — a direct parallel to doing everything in the name of the Lord.
1 John 2:23 reinforces that honoring the Son is honoring the Father—central to Colossians 3:17’s doing all in Jesus’ name with thanks to God.
1 Timothy 4:3 says foods are received with thanksgiving—a concrete example of the thanksgiving for all things in Colossians 3:17.
Romans 7:25 echoes the same thanksgiving through Jesus Christ, reinforcing the pattern of giving thanks to God through Him.
Romans 15:18 uses the same phrase 'by word and deed' to describe Christ's work through Paul, matching the comprehensive scope in Colossians.
1 Corinthians 5:4 uses the identical phrase 'in the name of the Lord Jesus' for church discipline, showing the same authority.
Zechariah 10:12 says God's people will walk in His name — directly paralleling the call to do everything in Jesus' name.
Ephesians 6:1 applies the principle of doing all in Jesus' name to children obeying parents, showing how it works in family relationships.
Ephesians 6:5 extends the principle to slaves obeying masters as to Christ, another specific household application of doing all in Jesus' name.
Philippians 4:6 echoes the thanksgiving theme, urging prayer with thanksgiving in every situation—a parallel call to thankfulness.
2 Corinthians 5:15 states we live for Christ who died for us — the motivation behind doing everything in His name.
Micah 4:5 contrasts walking in other gods' names with walking in Yahweh's name — Colossians applies this 'name' living to all actions.
1 John 3:18 pairs 'word and deed' to urge love in action — a related emphasis on authentic obedience beyond speech.
Mark 6:41 records Jesus giving thanks before feeding the 5000 — modeling the practice of doing all with thanksgiving.
In Matthew 14:19, Jesus gives thanks before breaking bread — an example of doing an action with gratitude, as Colossians commands.
In Daniel 6:10, Daniel gives thanks three times daily despite threat — a concrete OT example of doing all in God's name with thanksgiving.
In Philippians 2:11, confessing Jesus as Lord to God's glory parallels the theme of honoring Christ and giving thanks to the Father through him.
Matthew 26:30 shows Jesus and disciples singing a hymn after supper — an instance of worshipful thanksgiving in all they do.
2 Thessalonians 3:6 uses the same 'name of the Lord Jesus' authority to command discipline, showing a different application of that name.
Zechariah 14:20 envisions everyday objects inscribed 'Holy to the LORD' — reflecting the consecration of all actions in Jesus' name.
Zechariah 7:6 contrasts eating/drinking for self vs God — the negative counterpart to doing all in Jesus' name with thanksgiving.
James 2:12 ties speech and action to judgment under the law of liberty, similar to Colossians' charge to do all in Jesus' name.
In 1 Peter 2:5, offering spiritual sacrifices through Jesus connects to doing all things in his name and giving thanks as a priestly act.
Psalm 100:4 emphasizes entering with thanksgiving, aligning with Colossians 3:17’s command to give thanks through Jesus in all deeds.
Psalm 34:1 echoes the call to bless the Lord at all times, matching Colossians 3:17’s command to give thanks in everything.