Ephesians 5:20

New International Reader's Version

Always give thanks to God the Father for everything. Give thanks to him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Cross References

Job 1:21

He said, “I was born naked. And I’ll leave here naked. The Lord has given, and the Lord has taken away. May the name of the Lord be praised.”

Psalm 34:1

I will thank the Lord at all times. My lips will always praise him.

Isaiah 63:7

I will talk about the kind things the Lord has done. I’ll praise him for everything he’s done for us. He has done many good things for the nation of Israel. That’s because he loves us and is very kind to us.

John 15:16

You did not choose me. Instead, I chose you. I appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit that will last. I also appointed you so that the Father will give you what you ask for. He will give you whatever you ask for in my name.

Acts 5:41

The apostles were full of joy as they left the Sanhedrin. They considered it an honor to suffer shame for the name of Jesus.

Romans 1:8

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you. People all over the world are talking about your faith.

1 Corinthians 1:4

I always thank my God for you. I thank him because of the grace he has given to you who belong to Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 15:24

Then the end will come after Christ destroys all rule, authority and power. Then he will hand over the kingdom to God the Father.

Ephesians 5:4

There must not be any bad language or foolish talk or dirty jokes. They are out of place. Instead, you should give thanks.

Philippians 1:3

I thank my God every time I remember you.

Philippians 4:6

Don’t worry about anything. No matter what happens, tell God about everything. Ask and pray, and give thanks to him.

Colossians 3:17

Do everything you say or do in the name of the Lord Jesus. Always give thanks to God the Father through Christ.

1 Thessalonians 3:9

How can we thank God enough for you? We thank God because of all the joy we have in his presence. We have this joy because of you.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Give thanks no matter what happens. God wants you to thank him because you believe in Christ Jesus.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

Brothers and sisters, we should always thank God for you. That is only right, because your faith is growing more and more. We also thank God that the love you all have for one another is increasing.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

Brothers and sisters, we should always thank God for you. The Lord loves you. That’s because God chose you as the first to be saved. Salvation comes through the Holy Spirit’s work. He makes people holy. It also comes through believing the truth.

Hebrews 13:15

So let us never stop offering to God our praise through Jesus. Let us talk openly about our faith in him. Then our words will be like an offering to God.

1 Peter 2:5

You also are like living stones. As you come to Christ, you are being built into a house for worship. There you will be holy priests. You will offer spiritual sacrifices. God will accept them because of what Jesus Christ has done.

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, they should do it as one speaking God’s words. If anyone serves, they should do it with the strength God provides. Then in all things God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to him for ever and ever. Amen.