1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
Montgomery 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 5:20and at all times for all things give thanks to God, the Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Colossians 3:17And whatever you do, whether in word of in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God our Father through him.
Hebrews 13:15In his name, then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is the fruit of lips that confess his name.
1 Peter 4:2so that in future you may not spend your life in the flesh according to men’s desires, 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 →