Ephesians 5:20 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)20 Always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name [i.e., by the authority] of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176920 giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition20 At all times and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)20 giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible20 always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version20 giving thanks always for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God the Father. Ver Capítulo |
But we ought to thank God for you always, brothers [who are] dearly loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning [Note: Some manuscripts use the Greek word for “first fruits” instead of “beginning” here, but it is difficult to know in what sense the Thessalonian Christians were “first”], in order to be saved through being set apart by the Holy Spirit and through belief of the truth [of the Gospel].
If someone’s gift is speaking, he should [be sure to] say only what God wants him to. If a person’s gift is serving, he should do so by the strength provided by God [who supplies all such gifts]. This is so that, in using all gifts, God may be honored through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs honor and power forever and ever. May it be so.