1 Thessalonians 5:18

1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 5

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”1 Thessalonians 5:18

What Does 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Mean?

1 Thessalonians 5:18 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 18 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Gratitude.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 1 Thessalonians 5:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Ephesians 5:20“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”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.”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.”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.”Psalms 34:1“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”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.”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.”Matthew 6:10“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”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:”1 John 2:17“And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.”Ephesians 5:17“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”1 Thessalonians 4:3“For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:”Colossians 3:15“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”Matthew 7:21“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”Psalms 106:1“Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”Ephesians 5:4“Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.”Psalms 50:14“Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:”John 6:11“And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.”Deuteronomy 8:10“When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.”Colossians 2:7“Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.”

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