1 Thessalonians 5:18
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
New Heart English Bible
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
Job 1:21He said, "Naked I came out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord."
Ephesians 5:20giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father;
Colossians 3:17Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
Hebrews 13:15Through him, then, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which proclaim allegiance to his name.
1 Peter 4:2that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for 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 →