A.T. Robertson Commentary Ephesians 5:20

"giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;" — Ephesians 5:20 (ASV)

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (εν ονοματ του Κυριου ημων Ιησου Χριστου). Jesus had told the disciples to use his name in prayer (John 16:23f.).

To God, even the Father (τω θεω κα πατρ). Rather, "the God and Father."