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1 Thessalonians 5:18

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

KJV

ἐν παντὶ εὐχαριστεῖτε· τοῦτο γὰρ θέλημα θεοῦ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ εἰς ὑμᾶς.

Greek NT

In omnibus gratias agite : hæc est enim voluntas Dei in Christo Jesu in omnibus vobis.

Vulgate

in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.

ASV

In all things give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.

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In the original Greek

11 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

Χριστός
christos
noun · 530×
γάρ
gar
conjunction · 1036×
εἰς
eis
preposition · 1769×
εὐχαριστέω
eucharisteo
verb · 38×
θέλημα
thelema
noun · 62×
θεός
theos
noun · 1311×
οὗτος
outos
demonstrative · 1380×
πᾶς
pas
adjective · 1226×
ἐν
en
preposition · 2743×
Ἰησοῦς
iesous
noun · 908×
ὑμεῖς
umeis
pronoun · 1828×

Themes

Historic Christian voices

7 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

§2633When we share in God's saving love, we understand that every need can become the object of petition. Christ, who assumed all things in order to redeem all things, is glorified by what we ask the Father in his name.110 It is with this confidence that St. James and St. Paul exhort us to pray at all times.111
§2638As in the prayer of petition, every event and need can become an offering of thanksgiving. the letters of St. Paul often begin and end with thanksgiving, and the Lord Jesus is always present in it: "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you"; "Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving."120
61. Therefore if He be other than all things, as has been above shown , and through Him the works rather came to be, let not 'by will?' be applied to Him, or He has similarly come to be as the things consist which through Him come to be. For Paul, whereas he was not before, became afterwards an Apostle 'by the will of God ;' and our own calling, as itself once not being, but no…
Q. How does the knowledge of God's creation and providence help us? A. We can be patient when things go against us, thankful when things go well, and for the future we can have good confidence in our faithful God and Father that nothing will separate us from his love. All creatures are so completely in his hand that without his will they can neither move nor be moved.

Cross-references

  • 1John 2:17 — And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
  • 1John 2:17 — And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
  • 1Pet 2:15 — For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
  • 1Pet 2:15 — For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
  • 1Pet 4:2 — That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
  • 1Thess 4:3 — For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:
  • 1Thess 4:3 — For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:
  • Col 2:7 — Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
  • Col 3:15 — And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
  • Col 3:17 — And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
  • Col 3:17 — And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
  • Deut 8:10 — When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.
  • Eph 5:4 — Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
  • Eph 5:17 — Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
  • Eph 5:20 — Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
  • Eph 5:20 — Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
  • Heb 13:15 — By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
  • Job 1:21 — And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
  • Job 1:21 — And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
  • John 6:11 — And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.
  • Matt 6:10 — Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
  • Matt 7:21 — Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
  • Phil 4:6 — Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
  • Ps 34:1 — I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
  • Ps 34:1 — I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
  • Ps 50:14 — Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:
  • Ps 106:1 — Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.