Bible Strands
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul to the Thessalonian church, in a block of practical exhortations (5:12–22) on how to live while awaiting the Lord's return.
The words — εὐχαριστεῖτε (eucharisteite) is a present imperative: "keep giving thanks," not a one-time act. παντὶ (panti), "in everything," sets no conditions on when the command applies.
The thread — The same pairing of universal scope and ongoing gratitude appears in Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 4:6, and Colossians 3:17.
Why it lands — It is a command, not a description of an emotional state; the reader is told to act, regardless of circumstance.
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The Greek words
King James Version
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Cross-references
- Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
- Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
- Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.
- Job 1:21 saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”
- 1 Peter 4:2 Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.
- Psalms 34:1 Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.
- 1 Peter 2:15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.
- 1 John 2:17 The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3 For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality;