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.

Gratitude Grateful

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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