Colossiens 3:23

23 Et quoi que vous fassiez, faites-le de bon cœur, comme pour le Seigneur, et non pour les hommes;

Colossiens 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).

Colossiens 3:23 In-Context

21 Pères, n'irritez point vos enfants, de peur qu'ils ne perdent courage.

22 Serviteurs, obéissez en toutes choses à vos maîtres selon la chair, ne servant pas seulement sous leurs yeux, comme pour plaire aux hommes; mais avec simplicité de cœur dans la crainte de Dieu.

23 Et quoi que vous fassiez, faites-le de bon cœur, comme pour le Seigneur, et non pour les hommes;

24 Sachant que vous recevrez du Seigneur la récompense de l'héritage, car vous servez Christ le Seigneur.

25 Mais celui qui agit injustement, recevra selon son injustice; et il n'y a point d'acception de personnes.