Colossians 3:23-24
Colossians 3 · shown in the Douay-Rheims
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Read Colossians 3:23-24 in the NABRE onlineWhatsoever you do, do it from the heart, as to the Lord, and not to men: knowing that you shall receive from the Lord the reward of inheritance. For you serve the Lord Christ.
Reflection
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord. Paul reframes the daily job: the real boss is Christ. The reward is an inheritance, which means the work is not wasted even when no one notices.