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1 Thessalonians 5:18

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GratitudeGod's will and calling

16 Rejoice evermore.

17 Pray without ceasing.

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

19 Quench not the Spirit.

20 Despise not prophesyings.

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BSB
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
KJV
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
WEB
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
ASV
in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.
DARBY
in everything give thanks, for this is [the] will of God in Christ Jesus towards you;
BLB
In everything give thanks, for this [is] the will of God for you⁺ in Christ Jesus.
ÅB
takk for alt! for dette er Guds vilje i Kristus Jesus til dere.
OTB
uttrykk takknemlighet i alle omstendigheter; for dette er Guds vilje for dere i Kristus Jesus.
B1930
takk for alt! for dette er Guds vilje i Kristus Jesus til eder.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Ephesians 5:20

    Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

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  • Philippians 4:6

    Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

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  • Colossians 3:17

    And what soever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

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  • Hebrews 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 1 Peter 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.

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  • Psalms 34:1

    I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

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  • 1 Peter 2:15

    For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

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