Ephesians 5:20
Always give thanks for everything to our God and Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Open English Bible (US)
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
19Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord.
21Submit to one another because you honor and respect Christ.
Cross References
Psalms 34:1I will bless the Lord at all times, in my mouth will his praise be forever.
John 14:13Whatever you ask, in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be honored in the Son.
John 16:23And at that time you will not ask me anything; in truth I tell you, if you ask the Father for anything, he will grant it to you in my name.
1 Corinthians 1:4I always thank God for you. I thank him for the blessing bestowed on you in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:3Every recollection that I have of you is a cause of thanksgiving to God,
Colossians 1:11you will be made strong at all points with a strength worthy of the power manifested in his glory – strong to endure with patience, and even with gladness, whatever may happen to you;
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 →