1 Thessalonians 5:18

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

Cross-reference

1 Thessalonians 4:3 also uses 'this is the will of God' for sanctification, showing another facet of God's will.

Job 1:21 Parallel

Job 1:21 shows Job blessing God in extreme loss, providing an OT example of giving thanks in all circumstances.

Psalm 34:1 Parallel

Psalm 34:1 echoes the same commitment to bless God at all times, reinforcing the call to continual thanksgiving.

Ephesians 5:20 commands giving thanks always for everything — a direct parallel to giving thanks in all circumstances.

Colossians 3:17 says to give thanks in everything, closely mirroring the 'in all circumstances' command.

Hebrews 13:15 Related theme

Hebrews 13:15 calls for a continual sacrifice of praise, complementing the command to give thanks in everything.

Deuteronomy 8:10 commands blessing God for provision, providing an OT precedent for giving thanks.

Daniel 6:10 Parallel

Daniel 6:10 shows Daniel giving thanks despite the death threat—a concrete example of giving thanks in adverse circumstances.

Psalm 50:14 Parallel

Psalm 50:14 calls thanksgiving a sacrifice, deepening the idea that giving thanks is an act of worship.

Luke 22:19 Parallel

Luke 22:19 depicts Jesus giving thanks at the Last Supper, providing an example of thanksgiving in a solemn moment.

John 6:11 Parallel

John 6:11 shows Jesus giving thanks before feeding the 5000, an example of thanksgiving preceding provision.

Psalm 106:1 Parallel

Psalm 106:1 grounds thanksgiving in God's goodness and steadfast love, giving a reason for the command.

Philippians 4:6 Related theme

Philippians 4:6 includes thanksgiving in prayer, relating to the command to give thanks in all circumstances.

Colossians 2:7 Related theme

Colossians 2:7 describes thanksgiving as the overflow of being rooted in Christ, reinforcing constant gratitude.

Colossians 3:15 Related theme

Colossians 3:15 ties thankfulness to the peace of Christ, showing gratitude as a response to His rule.

Colossians 4:2 Related theme

Colossians 4:2 links thankfulness with devoted prayer, echoing the call to constant gratitude in prayer.