1 Thessalonians 5:18
In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
Revised King James 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 5:20Always giving thanks for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Colossians 3:17And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Hebrews 13:15Therefore, through him let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.
1 Peter 4:2That he may live the rest of his time in the flesh no longer 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 →