Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father,
Unlocked Literal Bible
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
21submitting yourselves to one another in reverence for Christ.
Cross References
Psalms 34:1I will praise Yahweh at all times, 1 his praise will always be in my mouth. 1
John 14:13Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it so that the Father will be glorified in the Son.
John 16:23On that day you will not ask me anything. Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.
1 Corinthians 1:4I always give thanks to my God for you because of the grace of God that Christ Jesus gave to you.
Philippians 1:3I thank my God every time I remember you;
Colossians 1:11We pray you may be strengthened in every ability according to the power of his glory into all perseverance and patience.
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 →