1 Thessalonians 5:18
And in every thing be thankful: For this is the pleasure of God in Jesus the Messiah, concerning you.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
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 give thanks to God the Father, at all times, for all men, in the name of our Lord Jesus the Messiah.
Colossians 3:17And whatever ye do in word or act, do it in the name of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, and give thanksgiving through him to God the Father.
Hebrews 13:15and through him, let us at all times offer to God the sacrifices of praise, that is, the fruits of lips which give thanks to his name.
1 Peter 4:2that he may no longer be alive to the lusts of men, while he is in the body, but only to do the pleasure 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 →