1 Thessalonians 5:18

1 Thessalonians 5:18 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
• New International Version (NIV)give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
• English Standard Version (ESV)give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
• New King James Version (NKJV)in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Context of 1 Thessalonians 5:18

16Rejoice always and delight in your faith; 17be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 19Do not quench [subdue, or be unresponsive to the working and guidance of] the [Holy] Spirit. 20Do not scorn or reject gifts of prophecy or prophecies [spoken revelations—words of instruction or exhortation or warning].

1 Thessalonians 5:18 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• every thingπᾶςpas · allG3956
• give thanksεὐχαριστέωeucharisteō · to thankG2168
• forγάρgar · forG1063
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• the willθέλημαthelēma · will/desireG2307
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• concerningεἰςeis · towardG1519
• youσύsu · youG4771

Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 5:18

• Ephesians 5:20always giving thanks to God the Father for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
• Philippians 4:6Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God.
• Colossians 3:17Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
• Job 1:21He said, “Naked (without possessions) I came [into this world] from my mother’s womb, And naked I will return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
• Psalms 34:1I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
• Hebrews 13:15Through Him, therefore, let us at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:3For this is the will of God, that you be sanctified [separated and set apart from sin]: that you abstain and back away from sexual immorality;
• 1 Peter 2:15For it is the will of God that by doing right you may silence (muzzle, gag) the [culpable] ignorance and irresponsible criticisms of foolish people.
• 1 Peter 4:2so that he can no longer spend the rest of his natural life living for human appetites and desires, but [lives] for the will and purpose of God.
• 1 John 2:17The world is passing away, and with it its lusts [the shameful pursuits and ungodly longings]; but the one who does the will of God and carries out His purposes lives forever.

Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 5:18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 18In every thing give thanks - For this reason, that all things work together for good to them that love God; therefore, every occurrence may be a subject of gratitude and thankfulness. While ye live to God, prosperity and adversity will be equally helpful to you. For this is the will of God - That ye should be always happy; that ye should ever be in the spirit of prayer; and that ye should profit by every occurrence in life, and be continually grateful and…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18In every thing give thanks - See the Ephesians 5:20 note; Philemon 4:6 note. We can always find something to be thankful for, and there may be reasons why we ought to be thankful for even those dispensations which appear dark and frowning. Chrysostom, once the archbishop of Constantinople, and then driven into exile, persecuted, and despised, died far away form all the splendors of the capital, and all the comforts and honors which he had enjoyed…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-22Verses 16-22 We are to rejoice in creature-comforts, as if we rejoiced not, and must not expect to live many years, and rejoice in them all; but if we do rejoice in God, we may do that evermore. A truly religious life is a life of constant joy. And we should rejoice more, if we prayed more. Prayer will help forward all lawful business, and every good work. If we pray without ceasing, we shall not want matter for thanksgiving in every thing. We shall see…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18Give thanks: God is in total control and can redeem any situation (Romans 8:28). Paul is reminding the Thessalonians to be grateful in all circumstances, good or bad. Being grateful in all circumstances is submission to God's will.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1818. In every thing--even what seems adverse: for nothing is really so (compare Ro 8:28; Ep 5:20). See Christ's example (Mt 15:36; 26:27; Lu 10:21; Joh 11:41). this--That ye should "rejoice evermore, pray without ceasing, (and) in every thing give thanks," "is the will of God in Christ Jesus (as the Mediator and Revealer of that will, observed by those who are in Christ by faith, compare Php 3:14) concerning you." God's will is the believer's law. Lachmann…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Thessalonians 5:18

• Commandments
• Jesus Continued
• Prayer
• Religion
• Thankfulness

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Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings