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<a href="/nkjv/ephesians/5.htm">New King James Version</a> giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/nasb_/ephesians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to our God and Father; <a href="/nasb/ephesians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; <a href="/lsb/ephesians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; <a href="/amp/ephesians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> always giving thanks to God the Father for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; <a href="/csb/ephesians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/asv/ephesians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; <a href="/cev/ephesians/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Always use the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to thank God the Father for everything. <a href="/erv/ephesians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; <a href="/gwt/ephesians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Always thank God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, always give thanks for everything to God the Father. <a href="/isv/ephesians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> you will consistently give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah; <a href="/msb/ephesians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/net/ephesians/5.htm">NET Bible</a> always giving thanks to God the Father for each other in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/nheb/ephesians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father; <a href="/wbt/ephesians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Giving thanks always for all things to God and the Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; <a href="/wey/ephesians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Always and for everything let your thanks to God the Father be presented in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; <a href="/web/ephesians/5.htm">World English Bible</a> giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> always giving thanks for all things, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to the God and Father, <a href="/blb/ephesians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> giving thanks at all times for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to the God and Father. <a href="/ylt/ephesians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> giving thanks always for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to the God and Father; <a href="/slt/ephesians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Giving thanks always for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God and the Father;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Giving thanks always for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God and the Father: <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> giving thanks always for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God the Father. <a href="/nabre/ephesians/5.htm">New American Bible</a> giving thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father. <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Giving thanks always for all men to God the Father in the name of our LORD Jesus Christ. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Be giving thanks always for the sake of every person in the name of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah to God The Father.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> giving thanks to our God and Father always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; <a href="/godbey/ephesians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; <a href="/haweis/ephesians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God even the Father; <a href="/mace/ephesians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and this the burthen of the song, "thanks be to God, even the father, for his son Jesus Christ our Lord." <a href="/wey/ephesians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Always and for everything let your thanks to God the Father be presented in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; <a href="/worrell/ephesians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> giving thanks always for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father; <a href="/worsley/ephesians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> always giving thanks for all to God even the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: <a href="/parallel/ephesians/5-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=968" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ephesians/5.htm">Children of Light</a> …19Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, 20<a href="/greek/3842.htm" title="3842: pantote (Adv) -- Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.">always</a> <a href="/greek/2168.htm" title="2168: eucharistountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.">giving thanks</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patri (N-DMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">the Father</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GNP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everything</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">the name</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">of our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ.</a> 21Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a> Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17</a> And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. <a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4</a> Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm">1 Chronicles 16:34</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a> Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. <a href="/psalms/95-2.htm">Psalm 95:2</a> Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song. <a href="/colossians/2-7.htm">Colossians 2:7</a> rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a> But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! <a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Psalm 107:1</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-15.htm">2 Corinthians 9:15</a> Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a> Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before. <a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1-2</a> Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a> Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Giving thanks always for all things to God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;thanks.<a href="/ephesians/5-4.htm">Ephesians 5:4</a> Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.<a href="/job/1-21.htm">Job 1:21</a> And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.<a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1</a> A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.in.<a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13,14</a> And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son… <a href="/john/15-16.htm">John 15:16</a> Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.<a href="/john/16-23.htm">John 16:23-26</a> And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Always</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-14.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-21.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/romans/6-19.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-4.htm">Thanks</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Always</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-21.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-23.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/philippians/1-3.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Presented</a> <a href="/philippians/1-3.htm">Thanks</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 5</div>1. <a href="/ephesians/5-1.htm">After general exhortations to love;</a> 3. <a href="/ephesians/5-3.htm">to flee sexual immorality;</a> 4. <a href="/ephesians/5-4.htm">and all uncleanness;</a> 7. <a href="/ephesians/5-7.htm">not to converse with the wicked;</a> 15. <a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">to walk carefully;</a> 18. <a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">and to be filled with the Spirit;</a> 22. <a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">he descends to the particular duties, how wives ought to obey their husbands;</a> 25. <a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">and husbands ought to love their wives,</a> 32. <a href="/ephesians/5-32.htm">even as Christ does his church.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ephesians/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ephesians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ephesians/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>always giving thanks This phrase emphasizes the importance of a continual attitude of gratitude. In the biblical context, thanksgiving is not just an occasional act but a constant state of being. The Apostle Paul, who wrote Ephesians, often encouraged believers to maintain a spirit of thankfulness regardless of circumstances (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a>). This reflects a deep trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, acknowledging His hand in all aspects of life.to God the Father This phrase highlights the relationship between believers and God as a familial one. In the cultural context of the time, addressing God as "Father" was revolutionary, emphasizing intimacy and personal relationship rather than a distant deity. This aligns with Jesus' teaching in the Lord's Prayer (<a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Matthew 6:9</a>), where He instructs His followers to address God as "Our Father," indicating a close, personal connection.for everything The call to give thanks "for everything" underscores the belief in God's providence and the understanding that all things work together for good (<a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>). This includes both blessings and trials, as both are seen as part of God's divine plan. Historically, early Christians faced persecution and hardship, yet they were encouraged to remain thankful, trusting in God's ultimate purpose.in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ This phrase signifies the authority and mediation of Jesus Christ in the believer's relationship with God. Praying or giving thanks "in the name of Jesus" means acknowledging His role as the mediator between God and humanity (<a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a>). It also reflects the belief that all spiritual blessings come through Christ (<a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a>). Theologically, this underscores the centrality of Christ in the Christian faith, as He is the one through whom believers have access to the Father (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A major city in Asia Minor where the early church was established. It was known for its diverse culture and the Temple of Artemis. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The first person of the Trinity, to whom believers are instructed to give thanks. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The Son of God, through whom believers have access to God the Father and in whose name thanks are given. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The community of believers in Ephesus and beyond, who were recipients of Paul's teachings and letters.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_gratitude.htm">The Importance of Gratitude</a> Gratitude is a central aspect of Christian life, reflecting a heart aligned with God's will. Giving thanks in all circumstances demonstrates trust in God's sovereignty and goodness. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jesus_christ.htm">The Role of Jesus Christ</a> Our relationship with God the Father is mediated through Jesus Christ, emphasizing the importance of His role in our spiritual lives. Praying in Jesus' name signifies acknowledging His authority and our dependence on Him. <a href="/topical/c/continuous_thanksgiving.htm">Continuous Thanksgiving</a> The phrase "always giving thanks" suggests a lifestyle of gratitude, not limited to specific occasions or feelings. Cultivating a habit of thanksgiving can transform our perspective and interactions with others. <a href="/topical/t/thanksgiving_in_all_things.htm">Thanksgiving in All Things</a> Recognizing God's hand in every situation, whether good or challenging, helps us maintain a positive outlook and strengthens our faith. This practice encourages us to look for God's purpose and provision in every aspect of life.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ephesians/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) Giving thanks always for all things.--This temper of universal and pervading thankfulness is dwelt upon in the First Epistle to the Thessalonians (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm" title="In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.">1Thessalonians 5:18</a>) as indissolubly united with unceasing joy and prayer ("Rejoice evermore; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks.") Since thanksgiving is for what God has given us, and prayer for what we still need, both must be united in our imperfect condition here. In <a href="/colossians/3-17.htm" title=" And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.">Colossians 3:17</a> it is associated with action "in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ." Here it is dealt with alone, as the basis of the praises, public and private, corporate and individual, described above. In regard to the former, St. Paul marks thanksgiving as the fundamental and invariable element of all Christian worship, clothing itself naturally in all variety of music; in regard to the latter, he describes the habitual spirit of thankfulness, prevailing alike in joy and sorrow, undisturbed even by penitent sense of sin, as the inner music of all Christian life.Unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.--Both these expressions are emphatic. To all consciousness of God belong fear and reverence; to the belief in Him as "our Father" (see <a href="/context/romans/8-14.htm" title="For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.">Romans 8:14-17</a>; <a href="/context/galatians/4-4.htm" title="But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,">Galatians 4:4-6</a>) specially belong love and thanksgiving. But it is "in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ"--that is, as identified in perfect unity with Him--that we have the adoption to sonship which is the ground of such thanksgiving. So also in the same unity (see <a href="/john/14-13.htm" title="And whatever you shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.">John 14:13</a>; <a href="/john/15-16.htm" title="You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatever you shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.">John 15:16</a>; <a href="/context/john/16-23.htm" title="And in that day you shall ask me nothing. Truly, truly, I say to you, Whatever you shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.">John 16:23-24</a>) we have the ground of perfect confidence in prayer. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - Giving thanks always for all things; this being not only a most Christian duty, but an excellent way to keep the heart in good tone, to keep up happy feelings - the duty not being occasional, but "always," and not for things prima facto agreeable only, but "for all things" (see <a href="/job/2-10.htm">Job 2:10</a>; <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>). In the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father. God the Father is the proper Object of thanksgiving, as of prayer generally; but the thanks are to be given in the Name of Christ. That is, through him who has brought in the economy of grace, whereby for wrath we get blessing, for suffering we get reward, for misery glory; whereby, in short, the whole aspect of life is brightened, and even the greatest trials and sorrows turned into real blessings. <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/5-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>always πάντοτε (pantote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3842.htm">Strong's 3842: </a> Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times. giving thanks εὐχαριστοῦντες (eucharistountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2168.htm">Strong's 2168: </a> From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal. to τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. God Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [the] Father Πατρί (Patri) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. everything πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] name ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ. Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. 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