Ephesians 5:20

Spirit-filled believers give thanks to God the Father always and for all things in Jesus' name. Constant gratitude marks a Spirit-led life.

Cross-references · 20

• Col 3:17Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
• 1 Th 5:18In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
• Heb 13:15Through him, then, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which proclaim allegiance to his name.
• Phil 4:6In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
• Eph 5:4nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.
• 2 Th 1:3We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you towards one another abounds;
• Ps 34:1By David; when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless Yahweh at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth.
• Isa 63:7I will tell of the loving kindnesses of Yahweh and the praises of Yahweh, according to all that Yahweh has given to us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he has given to them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.
• John 14:13–14Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
• 2 Th 2:13But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth;
• Job 1:21He said, “Naked I came out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. Yahweh gave, and Yahweh has taken away. Blessed be Yahweh’s name.”
• 1 Cor 1:4I always thank my God concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;
• 1 Pet 2:5You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
• John 15:16You didn’t choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever you will ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
• John 16:23–26“In that day you will ask me no questions. Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.
• Col 1:11–12strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy;
• 1 Th 3:9For what thanksgiving can we render again to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God;
• Phil 1:3I thank my God whenever I remember you,
• 1 Pet 4:11If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
• Acts 5:41They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name.

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