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 shows Job blessing God in extreme loss, providing an OT example of giving thanks in all circumstances.
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 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 shows Daniel giving thanks despite the death threat—a concrete example of giving thanks in adverse circumstances.
Psalm 50:14 calls thanksgiving a sacrifice, deepening the idea that giving thanks is an act of worship.
Luke 22:19 depicts Jesus giving thanks at the Last Supper, providing an example of thanksgiving in a solemn moment.
John 6:11 shows Jesus giving thanks before feeding the 5000, an example of thanksgiving preceding provision.
Psalm 106:1 grounds thanksgiving in God's goodness and steadfast love, giving a reason for the command.
Philippians 4:6 includes thanksgiving in prayer, relating to the command to give thanks in all circumstances.
Colossians 2:7 describes thanksgiving as the overflow of being rooted in Christ, reinforcing constant gratitude.
Colossians 3:15 ties thankfulness to the peace of Christ, showing gratitude as a response to His rule.
Colossians 4:2 links thankfulness with devoted prayer, echoing the call to constant gratitude in prayer.