American Standard Version
Ephesians 5:20
20giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;
Ephesians 5:20 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
- New International Version (NIV)always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- English Standard Version (ESV)giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
- New King James Version (NKJV)giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Context of Ephesians 5:20
18And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit; 19speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; 21subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ. 22Wives, be in subjection unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
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εὐχαριστοῦντες πάντοτε ὑπὲρ πάντων ἐν ὀνόματι τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ τῷ θεῷ καὶ πατρί·Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Ephesians 5:20
- Ephesians 5:4nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.
- Job 1:21and he said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: Jehovah gave, and Jehovah hath taken away; blessed be the name of Jehovah.
- Psalms 34:1I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
- Isaiah 63:7I will make mention of the lovingkindnesses of Jehovah, and the praises of Jehovah, according to all that Jehovah hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.
- Acts 5:41They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.
- 1 Corinthians 1:4I thank my God always concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;
- Philippians 1:3I thank my God upon all my remembrance of you,
- Philippians 4:6In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
- Colossians 1:11strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy;
- Colossians 3:17And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:9For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth;
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, for that God chose you from the beginning unto salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
- John 14:13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
- John 15:16Ye did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that ye should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Commentaries on Ephesians 5:20
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20Giving thanks always - God is continually loading you with his benefits; you deserve nothing of his kindness; therefore give him thanks for his unmerited bounties. God and the Father - That is: God, who is your Father, and the Father of mercies. See the observations on the Greek article at the end of this epistle. In the name of our Lord Jesus - He is the only mediator; and through him alone can ye approach to God; and it is for his sake only that God…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20Giving thanks always - This is probably designed to be connected with the preceding verse, and to denote that the proper subject of psalms and hymns is thanksgiving and praise. This is indeed always the main design, and should be so regarded; and this part of worship should be so conducted as to keep up in the heart a lively sense of the mercy and goodness of God. For all things - ̔̀ ́ huper pantōn- for all things, or all “persons.” Dr. Barrow supposes…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-21Verses 15-21 Another remedy against sin, is care, or caution, it being impossible else to maintain purity of heart and life. Time is a talent given us by God, and it is misspent and lost when not employed according to his design. If we have lost our time heretofore, we must double our diligence for the future. Of that time which thousands on a dying bed would gladly redeem at the price of the whole world, how little do men think, and to what trifles they…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19-20with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs: Lives filled with the Holy Spirit will show themselves through singing and making music (Colossians 3:16–17). Joyful praise, worship, and giving thanks are good responses to God's saving grace. Speak to one another: Singing together strengthens the body of Christ. The Lord hears the music in our hearts. The Lord knows and values our sincere worship, even when it is not expressed out loud but comes from deep inside…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2020. thanks ... for all things--even for adversities; also for blessings, unknown as well as known (Col 3:17; 1Th 5:18). unto God and the Father--the Fountain of every blessing in Creation, Providence, Election, and Redemption. Lord Jesus Christ--by whom all things, even distresses, become ours (Ro 8:35, 37; 1Co 3:20-23).Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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