Ephesians 5:20
giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;
American Standard 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
21subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.
Cross References
Psalms 34:1I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
John 14:13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
John 16:23And in that day ye shall ask me no question. Verily, verily, I say unto you, if ye shall ask anything of the Father, he will give it you in my name.
1 Corinthians 1:4I thank my God always concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;
Philippians 1:3I thank my God upon all my remembrance of you,
Colossians 1:11strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto 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 →