Ephesians
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
Ephesians 5:20
Ephesians 5:20 (KJV) speaks to thanksgiving to God, gratitude, and thankfulness — words set in Ephesians, Paul's letter on the church and life in Christ. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?”
Psalms 116:12“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”
Psalms 100:4“O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalms 136:26“I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.”
Psalms 69:30“Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.”
Psalms 18:49
Common questions
What does Ephesians 5:20 mean?
In the King James Version, Ephesians 5:20 reads: "Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;" The verse speaks to thanksgiving to God, gratitude, and thankfulness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Ephesians 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Ephesians 5:20 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;" is Ephesians 5:20 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Ephesians chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Ephesians 5:20?
Verses that sit beside Ephesians 5:20 include Psalms 116:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, and Psalms 100:4. Reading them alongside Ephesians 5:20 deepens the theme of thanksgiving to God.
How can I pray with Ephesians 5:20?
Read Ephesians 5:20 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.