Ephesians 5:20

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Always use the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to thank God the Father for everything.

Cross References

Job 1:21

and said: “We bring nothing at birth; we take nothing with us at death. The LORD alone gives and takes. Praise the name of the LORD!”

Psalm 34:1

I will always praise the LORD.

Isaiah 63:7

I will tell about the kind deeds the LORD has done. They deserve praise! The LORD has shown mercy to the people of Israel; he has been kind and good.

John 15:16

You did not choose me. I chose you and sent you out to produce fruit, the kind of fruit that will last. Then my Father will give you whatever you ask for in my name.

Acts 5:41

The apostles left the council and were happy, because God had considered them worthy to suffer for the sake of Jesus.

Romans 1:8

First, I thank God in the name of Jesus Christ for all of you. I do this because people everywhere in the world are talking about your faith.

1 Corinthians 1:4

I never stop thanking my God for being kind enough to give you Christ Jesus,

1 Corinthians 15:24

Then after Christ has destroyed all powers and forces, the end will come, and he will give the kingdom to God the Father.

Ephesians 5:4

Don't use dirty or foolish or filthy words. Instead, say how thankful you are.

Philippians 1:3

Every time I think of you, I thank my God.

Philippians 4:6

Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God.

Colossians 3:17

Whatever you say or do should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, as you give thanks to God the Father because of him.

1 Thessalonians 3:9

How can we possibly thank God enough for all the happiness you have brought us?

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

My dear friends, we always have good reason to thank God for you, because your faith in God and your love for each other keep growing all the time.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

My friends, the Lord loves you, and it is only natural for us to thank God for you. God chose you to be the first ones to be saved. His Spirit made you holy, and you put your faith in the truth.

Hebrews 13:15

Our sacrifice is to keep offering praise to God in the name of Jesus.

1 Peter 2:5

And now you are living stones that are being used to build a spiritual house. You are also a group of holy priests, and with the help of Jesus Christ you will offer sacrifices that please God.

1 Peter 4:11

If you have the gift of speaking, preach God's message. If you have the gift of helping others, do it with the strength that God supplies. Everything should be done in a way that will bring honour to God because of Jesus Christ, who is glorious and powerful for ever. Amen.