KJV ORIGINAL
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Whatever you do, do it wholeheartedly, as if you're doing it for the Lord, and not just for people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse teaches that we should put our whole heart into everything we do, treating it as service to God rather than just trying to please other people.
📚 Historical Context
Paul wrote this letter to the church in Colossae around 60-62 AD while he was imprisoned, likely in Rome. In the surrounding verses, he was giving practical instructions to slaves about their work attitude, but the principle applies to all believers in whatever work they do. The early Christian community included many slaves and workers who needed encouragement to maintain dignity and purpose in their daily labor.
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