1 Thessalonians
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV) speaks to gratitude, thanksgiving to God, and God's will — words set in 1 Thessalonians, Paul's letter of encouragement and hope. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
Ephesians 5:20“What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?”
Psalms 116:12“O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalms 136:26“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”
Psalms 68:19“Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.”
Psalms 18:49“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”
Psalms 100:4
Common questions
What does 1 Thessalonians 5:18 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 reads: "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." The verse speaks to gratitude, thanksgiving to God, and God's will. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Thessalonians 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Thessalonians 5:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." is 1 Thessalonians 5:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Thessalonians chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Thessalonians 5:18?
Verses that sit beside 1 Thessalonians 5:18 include Ephesians 5:20, Psalms 116:12, and Psalms 136:26. Reading them alongside 1 Thessalonians 5:18 deepens the theme of gratitude.
How can I pray with 1 Thessalonians 5:18?
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.