1 Thessalonians 5:18
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-wards.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
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 in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God even the Father;
Colossians 3:17And everything that ye do in word or in work, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Hebrews 13:15By him therefore let us offer a sacrifice of praise perpetually to God, that is the fruit of our lips confessing his name.
1 Peter 4:2that he might not spend the remaining space of life in the flesh after human passions, but the divine will.
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 →