Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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
21being submissive to one another in the fear of Christ.
Cross References
John 14:13and whatsoever you may ask in my name, I will do it, in order that the rather may be glorified in the Son.
John 16:23And in that day you will ask of me nothing. Truly, truly, I say unto you, Whatsoever you may ask the Father, He will give it to you in my name.
1 Corinthians 1:4I give thanks to my God always in your behalf, for the grace of God given unto you in Christ Jesus;
Philippians 1:3I thank my God for every mention of you,
Colossians 1:11being impowered with all power, according to the might of his glory, in 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 →