1 Thessalonians 5:18
In everything express thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
In Context
Cross References
Job 1:21And he said, Naked I came out of my mother's womb, and naked I shall return there. LORD gave, and LORD has taken away, blessed be the name of LORD.
Ephesians 5:20expressing thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to the God and Father,
Colossians 3:17And all things, anything whatever ye may do in word or in deed, do all in the name of Lord Jesus, expressing thanks to the God and Father through him.
Hebrews 13:15Through him therefore, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, fruit of lips acknowledging his name.
1 Peter 4:2in order to live the remaining time in flesh, no longer by lusts of men, but by the will of God.
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 5:17-23
Various Short Exhortations. ( a. d. 51.) 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. Here we have divers short exhortations, that will not burden our memories, but will be of great use to direct the motions of our hearts and lives; for the duties are of great importance, and we… Read the whole commentary →