1 Thessalonians 5:18
In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 said: Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away: as it hath pleased the Lord so is it done: blessed be the name of the Lord.
Ephesians 5:20Giving thanks always for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God and the Father:
Colossians 3:17All whatsoever you do in word or in work, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Hebrews 13:15By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise always to God, that is to say, the fruit of lips confessing to his name.
1 Peter 4:2That now he may live the rest of his time in the flesh , not after the desires of men, but according to 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 →