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Colossians 3:23

23 Whatever you are doing, ^{▼▼ The present progressive “are doing” was used in the translation of ποιῆτε (poiēte) to bring out the idea that Paul is probably referring to what they already do for work.} work at it with enthusiasm, ^{▼▼ Grk “from the soul.”} as to the Lord and not for people, ^{▼▼ Grk “men”; here ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) is used in a generic sense and refers to people in general.}