Ephesians 1:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 1:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 1:16 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 1:16 — KJV
“Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;”
— Ephesians 1:16 (KJV)
Ephesians 1:16 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.
Cross-References for Ephesians 1:16
“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:16: give, thanks, making
“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:16: making, mention, prayers
“And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land. rid: Heb. cause to cease”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:16: cease, give
“Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:16: give, thanks
“Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 1:16: give, thanks
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