1 Thessalonians

1611 King James Version (KJV)

1 Thessalonians 5:18

“In euery thing giue thankes: for this is the will of God in Christ Iesus concerning you.”

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Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 5:18

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

in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.
- American Standard Version (1901)

In everything give praise: for this is the purpose of God in Christ Jesus for you.
- Basic English Bible

in everything give thanks, for this is [the] will of God in Christ Jesus towards you;
- Darby Bible

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
- Webster's Bible

In every circumstance of life be thankful; for this is God's will in Christ Jesus respecting you.
- Weymouth Bible

In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
- World English Bible

For this is the wille of God in Crist Jhesu, in alle you.
- Wycliffe Bible

in every thing give thanks, for this [is] the will of God in Christ Jesus in regard to you.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Wesley's Notes for 1 Thessalonians 5:18

5:18 For this - That you should thus rejoice, pray, give thanks. Is the will of God - Always good, always pointing at our salvation.


People's Bible Notes for 1 Thessalonians 5:18


1Th 5:18 In every thing give thanks. Always be thankful for God's benefits, and always express your thanks. For scriptural examples, see Ac 27:35 2Co 1:11 Act 28:15 Eph 5:20. This is the will of God. The three duties just named are probably comprehended (1Th 5:16,17).

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