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1 Thessalonians 5:18

Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

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ASV

in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.

KJV

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

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12 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ἐνenInG1722 →
παντὶpantieverythingG3956 →
εὐχαριστεῖτε·eucharisteitedo give thanks;G2168 →
τοῦτοtoutothisG3778 →
γὰρgarforG1063 →
θέλημαthelēma[is the] willG2307 →
θεοῦtheouof GodG2316 →
ἐνeninG1722 →
ΧριστῷChristōChristG5547 →
ἸησοῦIēsouJesusG2424 →
εἰςeistowardG1519 →
ὑμᾶς.humasyou.G4771 →

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Ephesians 5:20always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.Philippians 4:6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.Colossians 3:17And 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 13:15Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.Job 1:21saying: “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 4:2Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.Matthew 6:10Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.Psalms 34:1I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.1 Peter 2:15For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.1 John 2:17The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.1 Thessalonians 4:3For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality;Ephesians 5:17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.Colossians 3:15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.Matthew 7:21Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.Psalms 106:1Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.Ephesians 5:4Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.Psalms 50:14Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.John 6:11Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.

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