Colossesi 3:23

23 Qualunque cosa facciate, operate di buon animo, come per il Signore e non per gli uomini;

Colossesi 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).

Colossesi 3:23 In-Context

21 Padri, non irritate i vostri figliuoli, affinché non si scoraggino.

22 Servi, ubbidite in ogni cosa ai vostri padroni secondo la carne; non servendoli soltanto quando vi vedono come per piacere agli uomini, ma con semplicità di cuore, temendo il Signore.

23 Qualunque cosa facciate, operate di buon animo, come per il Signore e non per gli uomini;

24 sapendo che dal Signore riceverete per ricompensa l’eredità.

25 Servite a Cristo il Signore! Poiché chi fa torto riceverà la retribuzione del torto che avrà fatto; e non ci son riguardi personali.