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for this is God&#8217s will for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. <a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. <a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Give thanks in everything, for this is the will of God toward you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">King James Bible</a> In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. <a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New King James Version</a> in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. <a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> in everything give thanks; for this is God&#8217s will for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> in everything give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Give thanks in everything, for this is God&#8217s will for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward. <a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do. <a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward. <a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God's will in Christ Jesus that you do this. <a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> be thankful in all circumstances. This is what God wants from you in your life in union with Christ Jesus. <a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> In everything be thankful, because this is God's will for you in the Messiah Jesus. <a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God?s will for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/net/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NET Bible</a> in everything give thanks. For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you. <a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In every circumstance of life be thankful; for this is God's will in Christ Jesus respecting you. <a href="/web/1_thessalonians/5.htm">World English Bible</a> In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> give thanks in everything, for this [is] the will of God in Christ Jesus in regard to you. <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Give thanks in everything, for this is the will of God toward you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> in every thing give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus in regard to you. <a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In every thing return thanks: for this the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all. <a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Give thanks in everything. For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for all of you. <a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New American Bible</a> In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Jesus Christ concerning you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Give thanks in everything, for this is the will of God in Yeshua The Messiah among you.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> in every thing give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.<CM> <a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> in every thing give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus towards you. <a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-wards. <a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> be thankful to God for every thing, for so christians are oblig'd to be. <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In every circumstance of life be thankful; for this is God's will in Christ Jesus respecting you. <a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> In everything give thanks; for this is God's will in Christ Jesus respecting you. <a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> In every circumstance be thankful; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. <a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=738" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Christian Living</a> …17Pray without ceasing. 18<a href="/greek/2168.htm" title="2168: eucharisteite (V-PMA-2P) -- From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.">Give thanks</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DNS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">every circumstance,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this is</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God’s</a> <a href="/greek/2307.htm" title="2307: thelēma (N-NNS) -- An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination.">will</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus.</a> 19Do not extinguish the Spirit.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. <a href="/ephesians/5-20.htm">Ephesians 5:20</a> always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4</a> Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. <a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a> Every 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. <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a> Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. <a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Psalm 107:1</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm">1 Chronicles 16:34</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Colossians 4:2</a> Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">2 Corinthians 9:11</a> You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God. <a href="/psalms/118-1.htm">Psalm 118:1</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a> Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before. <a href="/luke/17-15.htm">Luke 17:15-16</a> When one of them saw that he was healed, he came back, praising God in a loud voice. / He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.every.<a href="/ephesians/5-20.htm">Ephesians 5:20</a> Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;<a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a> Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.<a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17</a> 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.for.<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:3</a> For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:<a href="/1_peter/2-15.htm">1 Peter 2:15</a> For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:<a href="/1_peter/4-2.htm">1 Peter 4:2</a> That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-9.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/numbers/12-1.htm">Circumstance</a> <a href="/colossians/4-8.htm">Circumstances</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-9.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-9.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-7.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-9.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/luke/18-2.htm">Respecting</a> <a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Thankful</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-2.htm">You-Ward</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-16.htm">Circumstance</a> <a href="/james/1-9.htm">Circumstances</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-4.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-24.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-1.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-7.htm">Respecting</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">Thankful</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-20.htm">You-Ward</a><div class="vheading2">1 Thessalonians 5</div>1. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">He proceeds in the description of Christ's coming to judgment;</a> 16. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">and gives various instructions;</a> 23. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">and so concludes the epistle.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of the early Christian church, believers faced persecution and hardship, yet Paul encourages them to maintain a spirit of thankfulness. This aligns with other biblical teachings, such as <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a>, which advises believers to present their requests to God with thanksgiving. The call to give thanks in every circumstance reflects a trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, recognizing that He works all things for the good of those who love Him (<a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>). This attitude of gratitude is not dependent on external conditions but is rooted in faith and the assurance of God's presence and provision.for this is God’s will for you Understanding God's will is a central theme in Christian life. Here, Paul explicitly states that giving thanks is part of God's will for believers. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that God's will involves living a life of holiness, love, and gratitude. In the cultural context of the Thessalonian church, where pagan practices often involved appeasing capricious deities, the Christian call to gratitude reflects a relationship with a loving and consistent God. This directive is not merely a suggestion but a divine mandate, indicating that gratitude is integral to spiritual growth and alignment with God's purposes.in Christ Jesus The phrase "in Christ Jesus" signifies the believer's union with Christ, a foundational concept in Pauline theology. This union is the source of spiritual blessings and the basis for living out God's will. Being "in Christ" means that believers are part of a new creation (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a>) and are empowered to live according to God's purposes. The Thessalonian believers, like all Christians, are called to live out their faith in the context of their relationship with Christ, who exemplified perfect obedience and gratitude to the Father. This connection to Christ provides the strength and perspective needed to maintain a thankful heart in all circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> - The apostle who authored the letter to the Thessalonians, providing guidance and encouragement to the early Christian community. 2. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a> - A city in Macedonia where the church to whom Paul was writing was located. It was a significant urban center in the Roman Empire. 3. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonian_church.htm">Thessalonian Church</a> - The recipients of Paul's letter, a group of early Christians facing persecution and challenges in their faith journey. 4. <a href="/topical/c/christ_jesus.htm">Christ Jesus</a> - Central to the message of thanksgiving, as the source and reason for the gratitude believers are to express. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_will.htm">God’s Will</a> - The divine purpose and desire for believers, which includes living a life of gratitude.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_every_circumstance.htm">Understanding Every Circumstance</a> The Greek word for "every" implies all-encompassing situations, challenging believers to maintain gratitude even in trials. <a href="/topical/g/god's_will_and_gratitude.htm">God’s Will and Gratitude</a> Recognizing that gratitude is not just a suggestion but a divine mandate for those in Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_christ_jesus.htm">The Role of Christ Jesus</a> Understanding that our ability to give thanks in all circumstances is rooted in our relationship with Christ. <a href="/topical/t/transformative_power_of_thanksgiving.htm">Transformative Power of Thanksgiving</a> Gratitude shifts our focus from problems to God's provision and faithfulness. <a href="/topical/p/practical_expressions_of_gratitude.htm">Practical Expressions of Gratitude</a> Encouraging daily practices of thanksgiving, such as journaling or verbal expressions of thanks in prayer.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) In every thing give thanks.--To the Christian who really trusts his Father's providence, and believes that his prayers are heard, every moment's occurrence will be just that which he has prayed for--the fulfilment of our Father's will. It is for this reason that thanksgiving is so inseparably joined with prayer. (See <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm" title="Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.">Philippians 4:6</a>; <a href="/colossians/4-2.htm" title=" Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;">Colossians 4:2</a>.)This is the will of God--i.e., that you should be always full of thanksgiving. This clause hardly enforces thanksgiving as a duty, "Give thanks always, for you recognise the duty of doing God's will, and this is His will;" but rather encourages the Thessalonians to see that thankfulness is always possible. "Give thanks always, for God has no wish to give you cause for sorrow: His will towards you is to fill you with thankfulness." "Towards you" seems here a more exact rendering than "concerning you."In Christ Jesus.--This kind and loving will of God for our good was most abundantly manifested in the life and death and resurrection of Christ Jesus, and even to this day it is chiefly manifested in what Christ Jesus still is for us (e.g. <a href="/context/hebrews/6-19.htm" title="Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters into that within the veil;">Hebrews 6:19-20</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - In everything give thanks. In every circumstance - in joy and in sorrow; for everything - for prosperity and for adversity; in every place - in the house of God and on the bed of sickness; Christians should not only be engaged in constant prayer, but in constant thanksgiving; indeed, their prayers should partake largely of the nature of thanksgiving. For this; this thankful spirit. Is the will of God; his desire. In Christ Jesus; the sphere in which this will of God is displayed. Concerning you. God by the gift of his Son has laid us under the obligation of perpetual thanksgiving. Our whole lives ought to be one continued thank-offering for all the blessings of redemption. <a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Give thanks εὐχαριστεῖτε (eucharisteite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2168.htm">Strong's 2168: </a> From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. every circumstance, παντὶ (panti) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. this [is] τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. will θέλημα (thelēma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2307.htm">Strong's 2307: </a> An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. for εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Christ Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus. Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">NT Letters: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In everything give thanks for this (1 Thess. 1 Thes. 1Th iTh i Th)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 5:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 5:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 5:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 5:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>