1 Thessalonians 5:18
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
American Standard Version (ASV)
in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.
What this verse means
Gratitude is not a mood but God's will — in everything, not necessarily for everything.
A short prayer
Lord, I choose thanks today, in this circumstance, trusting You are at work in it.
Read in context — 1 Thessalonians 5
16Rejoice evermore.
17Pray without ceasing.
18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19Quench not the Spirit.
20Despise not prophesyings.
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Related verses
“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”Psalms 118:24
“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”1 Chronicles 16:34
“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”1 Corinthians 15:57
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”2 Corinthians 9:7
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”Colossians 3:15