Ephesians 5:20
giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father;
New Heart English 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
21subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.
Cross References
Psalms 34:1By David; when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.ALEPHI will bless the Lord at all times.His praise will always be in my mouth.BET
John 14:13Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
John 16:23"In that day you will ask me no questions. Truly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.
1 Corinthians 1:4I always thank my God concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;
Philippians 1:3I thank my God whenever I remember you,
Colossians 1:11strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance 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 →