Ephesians 5:20
and at all times for all things give thanks to God, the Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Montgomery New Testament
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
21Submit yourselves one to another out of reverence for Christ.
Cross References
John 14:13"And whatever’ you ask in my name I will do; that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
John 16:23"And in that day you will ask me no questions. Most solemnly I tell you that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
1 Corinthians 1:4I am always thanking God on your behalf, for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus;
Philippians 1:3Upon every remembrance of you I am ever thanking my God for you all;
Colossians 1:11that you may be strengthened in every kind of strength by the might of his glory for every kind of patience and fortitude with good cheer.
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 →