Bible Verses About Gratitude

Thanksgiving runs through the Psalms and the letters as a practice, not a mood — something done in all circumstances rather than only good ones.

Verse text shown in the King James Version.

1. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

   Give thanks in all circumstances

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

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2. Psalm 100:4

   Enter His gates with thanksgiving

   Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

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3. Colossians 3:17

   Giving thanks to God

   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.

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4. Psalm 107:1

   Give thanks for His steadfast love

   O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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5. Philippians 4:6

   With thanksgiving present your requests

   Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

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