What Does the Bible Say About Being Thankful?
Here are 16 Bible verses about being thankful, ordered by how relevant readers found them, with the King James Version and the modern Berean Standard Bible side by side.
- #11 Thessalonians 5:18
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
BSBGive thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
- #2Psalms 107:1
O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
BSBGive thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- #3Ephesians 5:20
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
BSBalways giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- #4Colossians 3:15-17
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 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.
BSBLet the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
- #5James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
BSBEvery good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.
- #6Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
BSBBe anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
- #72 Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
BSBThanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
- #8Psalms 106:1
Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
BSBHallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- #9Colossians 4:2
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
BSBDevote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
- #10Colossians 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.
BSBLet the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
- #11Psalms 100:4
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
BSBEnter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.
- #12Colossians 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.
BSBAnd whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
- #13Psalms 105:1
O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.
BSBGive thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.
- #14Psalms 20:4
Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
BSBMay He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
- #15Psalms 118:1-18
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever. I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? …
BSBGive thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Let Israel say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? …
- #16Psalms 30:12
To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
BSBthat my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.
Verse rankings: OpenBible.info Topical Bible (CC BY). Scripture: KJV & BSB (public domain).