Ephesians 5:20
giving thanks always for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God the Father.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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
21Be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.
Cross References
Psalms 34:1Of David himself. O Lord, judge those who harm me; assail those who attack me.
John 14:13And whatever you shall ask the Father in my name, that I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
John 16:23And, in that day, you will not petition me for anything. Amen, amen, I say to you, if you ask the Father for anything in my name, he will give it to you.
1 Corinthians 1:4I give thanks to my God continuously for you because of the grace of God that has been given to you in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:3I give thanks to my God, with every remembrance of you,
Colossians 1:11being strengthened in every virtue, in accord with the power of his glory, with all patience and longsuffering, 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 →