In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge [this] with all gratitude.

Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how {can} [someone] who is uninstructed say “Amen to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?

You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every [occasion], [and] through us [your generosity] will produce thanksgiving to God.

For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

[Nor should there be] obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, [and] overflowing with thankfulness.

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful [and] thankful

How can we [adequately] thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in [His] presence

First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, [and] thanksgiving be offered for everyone

They will prohibit marriage [and require] abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

For every creation of God [is] good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,

And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the [One] seated on the throne, who lives forever [and] ever,

saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength [be] to our God forever [and] ever! Amen.