Ephesians 5:20
Giving praise at all times for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father;
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
In Context
21Letting yourselves be ruled by one another in the fear of Christ.
Cross References
Psalms 34:1Of David. When he made a change in his behaviour before Abimelech, who sent him away, and he went.
John 14:13And whatever request you make in my name, that I will do, so that the Father may have glory in the Son.
John 16:23And on that day you will put no questions to me. Truly I say to you, Whatever request you make to the Father, he will give it to you in my name.
1 Corinthians 1:4I give praise to my God for you at all times, because of the grace of God which has been given to you in Christ Jesus;
Philippians 1:3I give praise to my God at every memory of you,
Colossians 1:11Full of strength in the measure of the great power of his glory, so that you may undergo all troubles with joy;
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 5:4-21
Preservatives from Impurity; Cautions and Admonitions. ( a. d. 61.) 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things… Read the whole commentary →