Bible Verses About Gratitude
Giving thanks is a habit the Bible returns to again and again. These verses link gratitude to who God is, not only to what you have received. Read one at the table, or write down three things after you read it.
11 scriptures in modern King James wording
1 Thessalonians 5:18KJV
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
Psalms 107:1KJV
“O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever.”
Psalms 100:4KJV
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”
Psalms 136:1KJV
“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever.”
Psalms 95:2KJV
“Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.”
Psalms 9:1KJV
“I will praise you, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will show forth all your marvellous works.”
1 Chronicles 16:34KJV
“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endures for ever.”
Colossians 3:17KJV
“And whatsoever all of you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
Ephesians 5:20KJV
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
Hebrews 13:15KJV
“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.”
James 1:17KJV
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”
Common questions
What does the Bible say about being thankful?
First Thessalonians 5:18 says to give thanks in all circumstances, and Psalm 107:1 calls you to thank the LORD because he is good. Gratitude in the Bible points back to who God is, not only to what you have received.
What is a good Bible verse for Thanksgiving?
Psalm 100:4, 1 Chronicles 16:34 and Psalm 136:1 all work as table readings. Each is short and centers on thanking God for his goodness and lasting love.
Related Bible verses
- Bible Verses About JoyJoy in the Bible does not depend on how the day went.
- Bible Verses About GivingThe Bible treats giving as an attitude as much as an amount.
- Bible Verses About PrayerPrayer is talking with God, and the Bible shows you how to start.
- Bible Verses About PeacePeace in the Bible is more than a quiet room.
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