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Ephesians 5:19-20 KJV
Ephesians · chapter 5 · verses 19–20
19Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;Ephesians 5:19-20 · King James Version
Ephesians 5:19-20 in context
17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
18And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
19Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
21Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
22Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
Commentary
Cross references
- Colossians 3:16
- Psalms 95:2
- 1 Corinthians 14:26
- Acts 16:25
- Psalms 147:7
- James 5:13
- Psalms 105:2-3
- John 4:23-24
- Colossians 3:17
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- Hebrews 13:15
- Philippians 4:6
Key words (Strong's)
- yourselvesheautouhimself, herself, itself, themselvesG1438 →
- spiritualpneumatikosrelating to the human spirit, or rational soul, as part of the man which is akin to God…G4152 →
- Speakinglaleōto utter a voice or emit a sound, to speak, to use the tongue or the faculty of speech…G2980 →
- singingadōto the praise of anyone, to singG103 →
- psalmspsalmosa striking, twanging, of a striking the chords of a musical instrument, of a pious song…G5568 →
- melodypsallōto pluck off, pull out, to cause to vibrate by touching, to twang, to touch or strike the…G5567 →
- thankseucharisteōto be grateful, feel thankful, give thanksG2168 →
- alwayspantoteat all times, always, everG3842 →
Topics
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These verses contain a caution against all manner of uncleanness, with proper remedies and arguments proposed: some further cautions are added, and other duties recommended. Filthy lusts must be suppressed, in order to the supporting of holy love. Walk in love, and shun fornication and all uncleanness.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 3-20