John Calvin Commentary Ephesians 1:16

"cease not to give thanks for you, making mention [of you] in my prayers;" — Ephesians 1:16 (ASV)

Making mention of you. To thanksgiving, as is his custom, he adds prayer, in order to encourage them to additional progress. It was necessary that the Ephesians should understand that they had embarked on the proper course.

But it was equally necessary that they should not turn aside to any new system of doctrine, or become indifferent about advancing further. For nothing is more dangerous than to be satisfied with the measure of spiritual benefits that has already been obtained. Whatever, then, may be the height of our attainments, let them always be accompanied by the desire for something higher.