1 Thessalonians 5:18
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus, toward you.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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
Ephesians 5:20giving thanks always for all things, to God and the Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Colossians 3:17And whatever ye do, in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Hebrews 13:15Through him, therefore, let us offer up the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips giving thanks to his name.
1 Peter 4:2that ye no longer may live the remaining time in the flesh by the 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 →