Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks for all to God even the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ:
1770 John Worsley 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
21submitting yourselves to each other in the fear of God.
Cross References
John 14:13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, I will do it: that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
John 16:23And in that day ye shall ask me nothing: but I assure you, that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, He will give it you.
1 Corinthians 1:4I always give thanks unto my God, on your account, for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus; that ye are enriched by Him with every gift,
Philippians 1:3I give thanks unto my God upon every mention of you,
Colossians 1:11strengthened with all might according to his glorious power, unto all patience and long-suffering 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 →