In everything give thanks.
In every thing give thanks:
for this is the will of God
in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Giving thanks always
for all things unto God.
In everything give thanks is the command in 1 Thessalonians 5:18. It follows rejoice always and pray without ceasing. The three are the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Thanksgiving is not limited to pleasant circumstances. It is given in everything. The reason is the will of God. He is sovereign. He works all things for good for those who love Him. Thanksgiving is the fitting response.
- The command is “in every thing,” not only in some things.
- It is the will of God in Christ Jesus.
- It stands with rejoicing and unceasing prayer.
- The church is called to this continual thanksgiving.
- Ephesians and Colossians repeat the call to give thanks always for all things.
In everything give thanks. The will of God includes this response in every circumstance.
In every thing give thanks:
for this is the will of God
in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Giving thanks always for all things
unto God and the Father.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 is the direct command.
- It is grouped with rejoicing and prayer as the will of God.
- “In everything” means in every circumstance, not only when things go well.
- Ephesians 5:20 calls for giving thanks always for all things.
- Colossians 3:17 ties every word and deed to giving thanks to God.
- The Command – In every thing give thanks.
- The Scope – Everything, not only the pleasant.
- The Reason – This is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
- The Company – With rejoice always and pray without ceasing.
- The Object – Unto God and the Father.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
- Ephesians 5:20 – “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
- Colossians 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.”
- 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.”
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father.
In every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
In everything give thanks is the command. It stands with rejoicing and prayer. It is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
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