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This was applied to the "elect of God" This is the title given by the apostle to Christians. A course of action is appointed for them to carry out.

I. WHAT IS TO BE DONE? "Do all." The "all" refers to every act of religious life. There is to be —

(1)  Humbleness of mind;

(2)  longsuffering;

(3)  meekness; above all

(4)  charity.The word of Christ must dwell richly in the heart (see previous verse).

II. HOW IT IS TO BE CARRIED OUT — "In the name of the Lord Jesus." This implies three things.

1. By the authority of Christ (Acts 3:6).

2. For the sake of Christ (Mark 9:41).

3. For the glory of Christ (Acts 15:26).

(Preacher's Analyst.)

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KJV: And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

WEB: Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.