Ephesians 5:20
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20 always giving thanks(A) to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Colossians 3:17
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17 And whatever you do,(A) whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks(B) to God the Father through him.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
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18 give thanks in all circumstances;(A) for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 13:15
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15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice(A) of praise—the fruit of lips(B) that openly profess his name.
2 Thessalonians 1:3
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Thanksgiving and Prayer
3 We ought always to thank God for you,(A) brothers and sisters,[a] and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.(B)
Footnotes
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 2:1, 13, 15; 3:1, 6, 13.
Psalm 34:1
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Psalm 34[a][b]
Of David. When he pretended to be insane(A) before Abimelek, who drove him away, and he left.
1 I will extol the Lord at all times;(B)
his praise will always be on my lips.
Footnotes
- Psalm 34:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
- Psalm 34:1 In Hebrew texts 34:1-22 is numbered 34:2-23.
Philippians 4:6
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6 Do not be anxious about anything,(A) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.(B)
Ephesians 5:4
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4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk(A) or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.(B)
2 Thessalonians 2:13
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Stand Firm
13 But we ought always to thank God for you,(A) brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits[a](B) to be saved(C) through the sanctifying work of the Spirit(D) and through belief in the truth.
Footnotes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Some manuscripts because from the beginning God chose you
John 14:13-14
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13 And I will do whatever you ask(A) in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
Isaiah 63:7
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Praise and Prayer
1 Peter 2:5
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5 you also, like living stones, are being built(A) into a spiritual house[a](B) to be a holy priesthood,(C) offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.(D)
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 2:5 Or into a temple of the Spirit
Job 1:21
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1 Peter 4:11
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11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God.(A) If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides,(B) so that in all things God may be praised(C) through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.(D)
Colossians 1:11-12
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11 being strengthened with all power(A) according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,(B) 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father,(C) who has qualified you[a] to share in the inheritance(D) of his holy people in the kingdom of light.(E)
Footnotes
- Colossians 1:12 Some manuscripts us
1 Corinthians 1:4
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Thanksgiving
4 I always thank my God for you(A) because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.
John 16:23-26
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23 In that day(A) you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.(B) 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive,(C) and your joy will be complete.(D)
25 “Though I have been speaking figuratively,(E) a time is coming(F) when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father. 26 In that day you will ask in my name.(G) I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf.
1 Thessalonians 3:9
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9 How can we thank God enough for you(A) in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?(B)
Philippians 1:3
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Thanksgiving and Prayer
3 I thank my God every time I remember you.(A)
Acts 5:41
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41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing(A) because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.(B)
John 15:16
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16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you(A) so that you might go and bear fruit(B)—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.(C)
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