1 Thessalonians 5:18
In everything give praise: for this is the purpose of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
In Context
19Do not put out the light of the Spirit;
Cross References
Job 1:21With nothing I came out of my mother's body, and with nothing I will go back there; the Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; let the Lord's name be praised.
Ephesians 5:20Giving praise at all times for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father;
Colossians 3:17And whatever you do, in word or in act, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving praise to God the Father through him.
Hebrews 13:15Let us then make offerings of praise to God at all times through him, that is to say, the fruit of lips giving witness to his name.
1 Peter 4:2So that you may give the rest of your lives in the flesh, not to the desires of men, but to the purpose 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 →