Colossenses 3:23

23 E tudo quanto fizerdes, fazei-o de coração, como ao Senhor, e não aos homens,

Colossenses 3:23 Meaning and Commentary

Colossians 3:23

And whatsoever ye do
Some have thought that these words, and the two following verses, regard the Colossians in general, and the performance of any, and all good works by them; but by their connection with the preceding verse, and with the beginning of the next chapter, they appear to concern servants only, and what they do under that character, and under the discharge of their duty:

do it heartily,
not by mere force and necessity, grudgingly, and with murmurings, but from the heart, and with good will, having a true, real, and hearty affection for their masters, having their good and interest at heart, and a delight in their service; like the Hebrew servant, that loved his master, as also his wife and children, and therefore would not depart from him, see ( Exodus 21:5 ) ,

as to the Lord, and not unto men; (See Gill on Ephesians 6:7).

Colossenses 3:23 In-Context

21 Vós, pais, não irriteis a vossos filhos, para que não fiquem desanimados.

22 Vós, servos, obedecei em tudo a vossos senhores segundo a carne, não servindo somente � vista como para agradar aos homens, mas em singeleza de coração, temendo ao Senhor.

23 E tudo quanto fizerdes, fazei-o de coração, como ao Senhor, e não aos homens,

24 sabendo que do Senhor recebereis como recompensa a herança; servi a Cristo, o Senhor.

25 Pois quem faz injustiça receberá a paga da injustiça que fez; e não há acepção de pessoas.