give thanks. Greek. eucharisteo. First occurance: Matthew 15:36. With its noun and adjective occuring fifty-five times (thirty-eight in Paul's Epp.) See App-10.
making mention, &c. See Romans 1:9. In. papyrus of second century A.D. the mention of assurance of intercession for. sister in the same words is found in. letter from. soldier.
prayers. App-134.