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Ephesians 5:20
giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father;
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Interpretation

Ephesians 5:20 shows a thanks always that is lived within work and rest—see "giving" and "thanks". Let thanks always in what we celebrate and refuse—turn hope into steady work.

Context

The setting is Ephesians—epistle/letter, highlighting thanks always. Within ch. 5, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “giving” and “thanks”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Ephesians to Paul. Ephesians is frequently described this way: Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).. Date: AD 80–90. This verse leans into apostolic community.

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Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).
Date:AD 80–90
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46