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.

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Amplified Bible

¹⁶Rejoice always and delight in your faith; ¹⁷be unceasing and persistent in prayer; ¹⁸in 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.

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

The Message

^16-18Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Common English Bible

¹⁶Rejoice always. ¹⁷Pray continually. ¹⁸Give thanks in every situation because this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

New Living Translation

¹⁶Always be joyful. ¹⁷Never stop praying. ¹⁸Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

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