Ephesians 1:15
And therefore I, ever since I heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which prevails among you, and of your confidence in all Christ’s people,
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
In Context
16have never omitted to thank God on your behalf, whenever I make mention of you in my prayers.
Cross References
Galatians 5:6If we are in union with Christ Jesus, neither is circumcision nor the omission of it anything, but faith, working through love, is everything.
1 Thessalonians 1:3recalling continually before our God and Father the efforts that have resulted from your faith, the toil prompted by your love, and the patient endurance sustained by your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 1:3Friends, it is our duty always to thank God about you, as is but right, considering the wonderful growth of your faith, and because, without exception, your love for one another is continually increasing.
1 Timothy 1:14and the loving kindness of our Lord was boundless, and filled me with that faith and love which come from union with Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust; he will not forget the work that you did, and the love that you showed for his name, in sending help to your fellow Christians – as you are still doing.
1 John 3:17If anyone has material possessions, and sees one of our own in need, but closes their heart against that person, how can it be said that the love of God is within them?
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 1:4-15
Praise for Spiritual Blessings. ( a. d. 61.) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us… Read the whole commentary →