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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (KJV)

“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 · King James Version

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 is verse of the day number 54 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “Rejoice, pray, give thanks”. It comes from 1 Thessalonians 5, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 in other translations

  • Rejoice at all times. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

    Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

  • Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.

    American Standard Version (ASV)

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 in context

1 Thessalonians 5:13–21 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.

13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

16Rejoice evermore.

17Pray without ceasing.

18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

19Quench not the Spirit.

20Despise not prophesyings.

21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

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Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Passages most often linked to 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, strongest connections first.

  • Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

  • Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

  • Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

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

  • Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

  • And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

  • By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

  • Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

  • Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

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Scripture text: King James Version, Berean Standard Bible and American Standard Version (public domain).