1 Thessalonians 5:18
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
εὐχαριστέω
Actively expressing gratitude to God who is present in every circumstance — not just the good ones — is itself an act of worship and alignment with his will.
πᾶς
All
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πᾶς
Every circumstance without exception is included — not just the easy ones, because God who works all things together for good leaves nothing outside the reach of gratitude.
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θέλημα
Will
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θέλημα
God's will here is not a mysterious plan you have to figure out — it's his clear intention that gratitude become the defining posture of your life in every circumstance.
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θεός
God
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θεός
The one who created everything and holds it all together is the same one who personally wants gratitude to be the rhythm of your daily life.
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Χριστός
Christ
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Χριστός
Jesus isn't just a name dropped into this verse — he's the one God specifically chose and sent, which means this call to thankfulness in every situation carries the full weight of divine appointment behind it.
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus is the personal name of the Savior who rescues and restores, and it is through connection to Him specifically that a lifestyle of thankfulness in all circumstances becomes not just possible, but purposeful.
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