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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

Paul urges a giving thanks that is worked out in study and play in Ephesians 5:20—look for "giving" and "thanks". Align giving thanks with time and attention—bind joy to obedience.

Context

Ephesians speaks here as epistle/letter writing, developing giving thanks. Read in Ephesians 5, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “giving” alongside “thanks”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to Paul for Ephesians. A common scholarly view of Ephesians: Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).. Scholars commonly date Ephesians AD 80–90. Apostolic Community is especially relevant in this line.

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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 alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46