1 Thessalonians 5:18
in every thing give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus towards you.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 5:20always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;
Colossians 3:17and every thing whatsoever you may do, in word or in work, do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Hebrews 13:15Therefore let us offer to God a sacrifice of praise continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name.
1 Peter 4:2that he may no longer live the remaining time in carnality according to the lusts of men, but in 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 →