◄ Ephesians 1:16 ►
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New International Version
I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.

New Living Translation
I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly,

English Standard Version
I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

Berean Standard Bible
I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

Berean Literal Bible
do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention in my prayers,

King James Bible
Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

New King James Version
do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers:

New American Standard Bible
do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers;

NASB 1995
do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers;

NASB 1977
do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers;

Legacy Standard Bible
do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers:

Amplified Bible
I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers;

Christian Standard Bible
I never stop giving thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I never stop giving thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers.

American Standard Version
cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

Contemporary English Version
So I never stop being grateful for you, as I mention you in my prayers.

English Revised Version
cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I never stop thanking God for you. I always remember you in my prayers.

Good News Translation
I have not stopped giving thanks to God for you. I remember you in my prayers

International Standard Version
I never stop giving thanks for you as I mention you in my prayers.

Majority Standard Bible
I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

NET Bible
I do not cease to give thanks for you when I remember you in my prayers.

New Heart English Bible
do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,

Webster's Bible Translation
Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

Weymouth New Testament
offer never ceasing thanks on your behalf while I make mention of you in my prayers.

World English Bible
don’t cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,

Berean Literal Bible
do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention in my prayers,

Young's Literal Translation
do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,

Smith's Literal Translation
Cease not returning thanks for you, making remembrance of you in my prayers;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Cease not to give thanks for you, making commemoration of you in my prayers,

Catholic Public Domain Version
I have not ceased giving thanks for you, calling you to mind in my prayers,

New American Bible
do not cease giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

New Revised Standard Version
I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Never cease to give thanks for your sakes and to mention you in my prayers;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
I do not cease to give thanks for you and to remember you in my prayers,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,

Godbey New Testament
I do not cease giving thanks for you making mention of you in my prayers;

Haweis New Testament
have not ceased offering up my praises for you, making mention of you in my prayers,

Mace New Testament
I continually give thanks upon your account, making mention of you in my prayers;

Weymouth New Testament
offer never ceasing thanks on your behalf while I make mention of you in my prayers.

Worrell New Testament
cease not to give thanks on your behalf, making mention of you in my prayers;

Worsley New Testament
and your love to all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Spiritual Wisdom
15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.…
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Cross References
Philippians 1:3-4
I thank my God every time I remember you. / In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,

Colossians 1:3
We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,

1 Thessalonians 1:2
We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers

2 Thessalonians 1:3
We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.

Philemon 1:4
I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,

Romans 1:8-9
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world. / God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

1 Corinthians 1:4
I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 1:11
as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

2 Timothy 1:3
I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.

1 Samuel 12:23
As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.

Daniel 6:10
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.

Psalm 105:1
Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.

Psalm 116:17
I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD.

Psalm 136:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.

Isaiah 63:7
I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.


Treasury of Scripture

Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

Cease.

Romans 1:8,9
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world…

1 Samuel 7:8
And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Cease not to cry unto the LORD our God for us, that he will save us out of the hand of the Philistines.

1 Samuel 12:23
Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:

making.

Genesis 40:14
But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house:

Isaiah 62:6
I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,

1 Thessalonians 1:2
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;

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Ephesians 1
1. After Paul's salutation,
3. and thanksgiving for the Ephesians,
4. he treats of our election,
6. and adoption by grace;
11. which is the true and proper fountain of man's salvation.
13. And because the height of this mystery cannot be easily attained unto,
16. he prays that they may come to the full knowledge and possession thereof in Christ.














Berean Study Bible
I do not cease
The phrase "I do not cease" reflects the Apostle Paul's continuous and unwavering commitment to prayer. The Greek word used here is "pauomai," which means to stop or cease. Paul emphasizes that his prayers are ongoing and persistent. This reflects a deep sense of responsibility and love for the Ephesian believers. In a historical context, this persistence in prayer was crucial for the early church, which faced persecution and doctrinal challenges. Paul's example encourages believers today to maintain a steadfast prayer life, continually lifting others before God without interruption.

to give thanks
The act of giving thanks, or "eucharisteo" in Greek, is central to Paul's prayer life. This word conveys a sense of gratitude and acknowledgment of God's grace and blessings. In the Jewish tradition, thanksgiving was an integral part of worship, and Paul, a former Pharisee, would have been deeply familiar with this practice. By giving thanks, Paul not only acknowledges God's work in the lives of the Ephesians but also sets a pattern for believers to recognize and appreciate God's ongoing work in their lives. This gratitude is not just for material blessings but for spiritual growth and the community of faith.

for you
The phrase "for you" personalizes Paul's prayers, showing his deep affection and concern for the Ephesian believers. The Greek word "huper" indicates a sense of advocacy or intercession. Paul is not just thankful in a general sense but specifically for the individuals in the Ephesian church. This reflects the communal nature of the early church, where believers were deeply interconnected. It serves as a reminder for modern Christians to pray specifically and personally for others, recognizing the unique ways God is working in each person's life.

remembering you in my prayers
"Remembering you in my prayers" highlights the intentionality and focus of Paul's intercessions. The Greek word "mneia" implies a conscious and deliberate act of remembrance. In the ancient world, memory was a vital part of oral tradition and community life. By remembering the Ephesians in his prayers, Paul is actively keeping them in his thoughts and before God. This practice underscores the importance of community and the role of prayer in maintaining spiritual connections. For contemporary believers, it is a call to be mindful and deliberate in prayer, ensuring that others are consistently brought before God with love and concern.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers
(16) Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers.--Almost all St. Paul's Epistles are introduced by this union of thanksgiving and prayer, which is, indeed, characteristic of the right harmony of all Christian worship. (See Romans 1:8-9; Philippians 1:3-4; Colossians 1:3-4; 1Thessalonians 1:2-3; 2Timothy 1:3; Philemon 1:4.) In the Galatian Epistle the omission of both is characteristic; in the two Epistles to the Corinthians thanksgiving alone is explicit, though prayer may be implied. But the proportion of the two elements varies. Here the thanksgiving has already been offered, although in the widest generality. Accordingly all that follows is prayer. In the parallel Colossian Epistle (Colossians 1:3-13), which has no corresponding preface of thanksgiving, both elements are co-ordinate, with perhaps a slight predominance of thanksgiving. . . .
Pulpit Commentary
Verse 16. - Cease not to give thanks for you. This clause expresses the continuation of a former action - the giving thanks for them had begun before the hearing of their faith and love - from the days, in short, of his personal intercourse. We notice as a remarkable feature of Paul's personal religion, as well as his pastoral care, the frequency of his thanksgiving, indicating the prevalence in him of a bright, joyous state of mind, and tending to increase and perpetuate the same. Constantly to recognize God's goodness in the past begets a larger expectation of it in the future. Making mention of you in my prayers. This seems additional to his giving thanks. "Prayers" (προσευχῶν) refers more to supplication and entreaty. While thankful for them, his heart was not satisfied regarding them; he wished them to forget the things behind, and reach forth to those before. The apostle's prayers for his spiritual charge are always remarkable. They are very short, but wonderfully deep and comprehensive; very rich and sublime in aspiration; powerful in their pleas, whether expressed or implied; and exhaustive in the range of blessings which they implore.

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Greek
{I have} not
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

stopped
παύομαι (pauomai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3973: A primary verb; to stop, i.e. Restrain, quit, desist, come to an end.

giving thanks
εὐχαριστῶν (eucharistōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2168: From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.

for
ὑπὲρ (hyper)
Preposition
Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above.

you,
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

remembering you
μνείαν (mneian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3417: Remembrance, recollection, mention; commemoration. From mnaomai or mimnesko; recollection; by implication, recital.

in
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

my
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

prayers
προσευχῶν (proseuchōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 4335: From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory.


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