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1 Thessalonians 5

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Christian Living · 1 Thessalonians 5:12–22
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Translations

Modern
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Traditional
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Literal
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
Latin
In omnibus gratias agite: hæc est enim voluntas Dei in Christo Jesu in omnibus vobis.

Original

Greek
English
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Notes

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Give thanks: God is in total control and can redeem any situation (Romans 8:28). Paul is reminding the Thessalonians to be grateful in all circumstances, good or bad. Being grateful in all circumstances is submission to God's will.

1 Thessalonians 4:1–5:22

The second part of the letter discusses Timothy's news about the church and the questions the Christians had for Paul.

Paul addresses:

  • the problem of sexual immorality (4:3–8) before responding to the Thessalonians’ questions about love for other Christians (4:9–12),

  • the fate of Christians who have died (4:13–18), and

  • the timing of "the Day of the Lord" (5:1–11).

Paul offers advice on topics such as leadership and community relations, the relationship with the Lord, and prophecy (5:12–22).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Complaints

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law First Letter to the Thessalonians Gratitude

Topics

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