Ephesians 1:16

have never omitted to thank God on your behalf, whenever I make mention of you in my prayers.

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

In Context

15And 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,

17My prayer is that the God of Jesus Christ our Lord, the all-glorious Father, may inspire you with wisdom and true insight through a fuller knowledge of himself;

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Cross References

Genesis 40:14But when all goes well with you, remember me, show kindness to me and speak in my behalf to Pharaoh and bring me out of this house;

Romans 1:8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because the report of your faith is spreading throughout the world.

Colossians 1:3Whenever we pray we never fail to thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for you,

1 Thessalonians 1:2We always mention you in our prayers and thank God for you all;

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.

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 1:16-23

The Apostle's Prayer. ( a. d. 61.) 15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,… Read the whole commentary →

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