1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

New International Version

¹⁶Rejoice always,^(A) ¹⁷pray continually,^(B) ¹⁸give thanks in all circumstances;^(C) for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Contemporary English Version

¹⁶Always be joyful ¹⁷and never stop praying. ¹⁸Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.

¹⁶Rejoice evermore.

¹⁷Pray without ceasing.

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

¹⁶^(A)Rejoice always, ¹⁷^(B)pray without ceasing, ¹⁸in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

New International Version (NIV)