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What Does the Bible Say About Gratitude?

Here are 15 Bible verses about gratitude, ordered by how relevant readers found them, with the King James Version and the modern Berean Standard Bible side by side.

  1. #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.

  2. #2Psalms 118:24

    This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

    BSBThis is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

  3. #3Colossians 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.

  4. #4Psalms 136:1

    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.

  5. #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.

  6. #6Colossians 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.

  7. #7Ephesians 1:16

    Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

    BSBI have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

  8. #8Hebrews 12:28

    Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

    BSBTherefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

  9. #9Colossians 3:15-20

    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. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

    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. Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

  10. #10Psalms 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.

  11. #11Ephesians 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.

  12. #12Romans 8:28

    And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

    BSBAnd we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

  13. #13Psalms 100:1-5

    A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

    BSBA Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.

  14. #14Psalms 50:23

    Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.

    BSBHe who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rights his way, I will show the salvation of God.”

  15. #15Acts 24:3

    We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

    BSBIn every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.

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