Ephesians 5:20
Always give thanks for everything to our God and Father, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Twentieth Century 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
19Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord.
21and submit to one another from reverence for him.
Cross References
John 14:13Whatever you ask, in my Name, I will do, that the Father may be honoured 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 about you for the blessing bestowed upon you in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:3Every recollection that I have of you is a cause of thankfulness 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 befall 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 →