29 Bible Verses about Thankfulness

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1 Corinthians 15:53-57

for this corruptible body must be invested with incorruptibility, this mortal be invested with immortality. but when this corruptible shall be invested with incorruptibility, and this mortal with immortality, then shall be fulfilled that passage of scripture, " death is swallowed up for ever." "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?"read more.
the sting of death was sin; and the strength of sin was the law. but thanks be to God, who has given us the victory, thro' our Lord Jesus Christ.

Luke 2:25-32

At that time there dwelt at Jerusalem one Simeon, an honest, religious man, one who expected the appearance of the Messiah, and was endued with the spirit of prophecy. to him it was revealed by the holy spirit, that he should not die till he had seen the Messiah of the Lord. by the divine direction he came into the temple, just as the parents of Jesus were bringing in the child to perform what the law required in his behalf.read more.
then he took him up in his arms, and returned thanks to God in these words, "now, Lord, thou wilt grant thy servant a happy death, according to thy promise. for mine eyes have beheld the saviour, whom thou hast provided for all mankind, a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel."

Colossians 3:15-17

may the peace of Christ, to which you are called to be but one body, influence your hearts, to be benevolent. Let the christian doctrine be the familiar subject of your entertainment: in all wisdom instructing and exhorting one another, in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, melodiously tuning your grateful praises to God. let your discourse and your actions be all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the father by him.

Matthew 14:19

then giving orders for the company to sit down on the grass, he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks; then breaking the loaves into pieces, he gave them to his disciples, and the disciples to the company: who all of them eat,

Mark 6:41

Jesus then having taken the five loaves and the two fishes, look'd up to heaven and gave thanks; then breaking the loaves, he gave them to his disciples to distribute among the people: for whom he likewise divided the two fishes.

Luke 9:16

then he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he ask'd blessing: then divided them, and gave them to his disciples to be distributed among the people:

John 6:11

then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed to them that were sate down; and likewise of the fishes, as much as they would.

Matthew 15:36

then taking the seven loaves, and the fish, he gave thanks, and distributed them, by pieces, to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

Mark 8:6

seven, said they. then he order'd the people to sit down on the ground: and taking the seven loaves, he gave thanks, then broke them and gave them to his disciples to distribute among the people, which they accordingly did.

Matthew 26:26-27

While they were yet eating, Jesus took bread, and having given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, take, eat; this represents my body. and he took the cup, and having given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, drink ye all of it:

Mark 14:22-23

When they had been eating, Jesus took bread, and having given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to them, and said, take it, this represents my body. and he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank of it.

Luke 22:17-19

having then taken the cup, and given thanks, he said, take this, and distribute it to one another. for I tell you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine to the time when the kingdom of God shall come. then he took bread, and having given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to them, saying, this represents my body which is given for you: do this in remembrance of me.

Luke 24:30

and as he was at table with them, he took bread, and gave thanks, then brake it and gave it to them;

Acts 27:35

having said this, he took bread, and gave thanks to God, the whole company present: then he broke it and began to eat,

Romans 14:6

he that observes a day, and he that obobserves it not, act both from a sense of duty. he that eats, consisiders it as the bounty of his Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that forbeareth to eat, considers his forbearance as enjoined by his Lord, and giveth God thanks for the rest.

Ephesians 5:19-20

expressing yourselves in psalms, in hymns, and spiritual songs; and let your hearts beat the time, in concerts of praises to the Lord, and this the burthen of the song, "thanks be to God, even the father, for his son Jesus Christ our Lord."

From Thematic Bible


Hannah » Thankfulness

Thankfulness » Examples of

Acts 28:15

the brethren there having had news of us, came as far as Appiiforum, and the Three inns to meet us: whom when Paul saw, he gave thanks to God, and was greatly encourag'd.

Thankfulness » Exhortations to

More verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Thankfulness » Being thankful

1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

pray upon all occasions. be thankful to God for every thing, for so christians are oblig'd to be.

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the people of israel

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others

Philippians 1:3-5

I thank God, for your remembrance of me, and I never pray without praying for you all with joy, for your liberality to the gospel, from the first day to the present time. being persuaded that

Colossians 1:3-6

In our prayers we continually give thanks to the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ upon your account, having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the affection you have to all christians; for the sake of that happiness, which you hope for, and is reserv'd for you in heaven, of which you have already been inform'd by the preaching of the truth, that is, the gospel: read more.
which is not only come to you, but to all the world; where it produces its effects, and increases, as it does also among you, ever since you sincerely embrac'd the divine favour,

Thankfulness » Should be offered » Through Christ

Thankfulness » Ministers appointed to offer, in public

Thankfulness » Jesus set an example of

John 11:41

then they took away the stone from the place where the corps was laid. and Jesus lifting up his eyes to heaven said, "father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.

Matthew 26:27

and he took the cup, and having given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, drink ye all of it:

Thankfulness » Should always accompany prayer

Thankfulness » Should be accompanied by intercession for others

Thankfulness » The heavenly host engage in

Revelation 7:11-12

and all the angels who stood round about the throne, and about the elders, and the four animals fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, saying, amen: praise, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might be to our God for ever and ever. amen.

Revelation 11:16-17

then the four and twenty elders, who sat before God on their thrones, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, saying, "we give thee thanks, O Lord God almighty, who. art, and who wast; because thou hast assum'd thy great power, and hast reigned.

Revelation 4:9

and honour, and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, the

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the goodness and mercy of God

Thankfulness » Should be offered » Always

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Those whom jesus healed » Blind bartimaeus

Mark 10:46-52

At length they came to Jericho, and as he was leaving Jericho, accompanied by his disciples, and a great number of people, a blind man called Bartimeus sat begging in the high-way. when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he cried out, and said, Jesus, son of David, have pity on me. but many of the company rebuk'd him, in order to silence him. at which he cry'd out with more earnestness, son of David have pity on me. read more.
Jesus therefore stood still, and ordered him to be called; so they called to the blind man, and said, take courage, rise, he calls you. upon which he threw off his loose coat, and went to Jesus; who thereupon spoke to him, and said, what would you have me do for you? the blind man replied, Lord, I desire to have my sight. and Jesus said to him, go your way, your faith has cur'd you, and immediately he had sight, and followed Jesus in the road.

Luke 18:43

and immediately he saw: and followed Jesus, glorifying God: and all the people, who were eye-witnesses, gave praise unto God.

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the supply of our bodily needs

Romans 14:6-7

he that observes a day, and he that obobserves it not, act both from a sense of duty. he that eats, consisiders it as the bounty of his Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that forbeareth to eat, considers his forbearance as enjoined by his Lord, and giveth God thanks for the rest. for we neither live, nor die, as if we were our own masters.

1 Timothy 4:3-4

interdicting marriage; and the use of animal food; which God created for the repast of the faithful, who embrace the truth with thankfulness. for all that God has created is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it be receiv'd with thanksgiving:

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Before receiving food, by jesus

Matthew 14:19

then giving orders for the company to sit down on the grass, he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks; then breaking the loaves into pieces, he gave them to his disciples, and the disciples to the company: who all of them eat,

Mark 8:6-7

seven, said they. then he order'd the people to sit down on the ground: and taking the seven loaves, he gave thanks, then broke them and gave them to his disciples to distribute among the people, which they accordingly did. and there being a few small fishes, he gave thanks, and order'd them to be distributed.

Thankfulness » Should be offered » Before receiving food

Acts 27:35

having said this, he took bread, and gave thanks to God, the whole company present: then he broke it and began to eat,

John 6:11

then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed to them that were sate down; and likewise of the fishes, as much as they would.

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For all things

Thankfulness » Saints exhorted to

Thankfulness » Should always accompany praise

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of jacob

Thankfulness » Who shall give thanks to the name of the lord

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For faith exhibited by others

Thankfulness » Resolve to offer

Thankfulness » Should be offered » As the remembrance of God's holiness

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of abraham

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of jehoshaphat's army

Thankfulness » Of man to man » The israelites, to joshua

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of abraham's servant (eliezar)

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of leah

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Those whom jesus healed » One of the ten lepers whom jesus healed

Luke 17:15-16

one of them perceiving he was healed, turn'd back, praising God aloud. then prostrating himself at the feet of Jesus, he gave him thanks. now this man was a Samaritan.

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of hannah

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of miriam

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of joseph

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For willingness to offer our property for God's service

Thankfulness » Should be offered » Upon the completion of great undertakings

Thankfulness » Of man to man » The spies, to rahab

Thankfulness » Of man to man » Paul » To onesiphorus

2 Timothy 1:16-18

the Lord be favourable to the family of Onesiphorus; for he often reliev'd me, and was not asham'd of my chains: but when he was at Rome, he enquired for me very diligently, and found me. the Lord grant he may obtain mercy from him in that day, for you know very well what services de did me at Ephesus.

Thankfulness » Exemplified » Levites

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » of moses

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For deliverance from indwelling sin, through Christ

Romans 7:23-25

but I perceive in the animal part of me another law warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin, which is in my animal part. O wretched man that I am, what shall deliver me from this body of death? the divine grace thro' Jesus Christ our Lord. so then, with the mind I my self am devoted to the law of God; tho' my carnal inclinations are enslaved to the law of sin.

Thankfulness » Of man to man » Naomi, to boaz

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of sarah

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of eve

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For victory over death and the grave

Thankfulness » Of man to man » David » To the men of jabesh-gilead

Thankfulness » Of man to man » Paul » To phoebe

Romans 16:1-4

I recommend to you Phebe our sister, who is a deaconess of the church at Kenchrea; receive her for Christ's sake, as becometh christians, and assist her in every thing her business requires: for she hath assisted many besides my self. salute Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow-labourers in the gospel of Christ Jesus: read more.
who have for my life readily exposed their own: to whom not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles too give thanks.

Thankfulness » Exemplified » David

Thankfulness » Offer sacrifices of

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the queen of sheba

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of melchizedek

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the sailors

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of jethro

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Those whom jesus healed » The roman centurion for his boy

John 4:53

so the father knew that it was at the very same hour, at which Jesus said to him, thy son is well. and he himself believed, and all his family.

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Those whom jesus healed » The woman who was bent over for eighteen years

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the jews

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of samuel

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of hiram

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of david

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of isaac

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of lot

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Paul

Acts 27:35

having said this, he took bread, and gave thanks to God, the whole company present: then he broke it and began to eat,

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For appointment to spiritual service

Thankfulness » Should be offered » On behalf of God's servants

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the reception and effectual working of the word of God in others

1 Thessalonians 2:13

nor do we fail of giving thanks to God continually, that, when you received the word of God, which we preach, you did not receive it as the doctrine of men, but as a doctrine that appears to be truly divine, by the influences it displays in you, who believe.

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the zeal exhibited by others

2 Corinthians 8:16

But thanks be to God, who disposed Titus to be so industrious for you.

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the triumph of the gospel

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For Christ's power and reign

Revelation 11:17

saying, "we give thee thanks, O Lord God almighty, who. art, and who wast; because thou hast assum'd thy great power, and hast reigned.

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the gift of Christ

Thankfulness » Should be offered » In the name of Christ

Thankfulness » Should be offered » In public worship

Thankfulness » Should be offered » In everything

Thankfulness » Should be offered » To Christ

Thankfulness » Should be offered » To God

Thankfulness » Of man to man » The people of the island of melita (malta), to paul

Acts 28:10

showing their respect by many presents, and furnishing us with provisions upon our departure.

Thankfulness » Of man to man » Saul, to the kenites

Thankfulness » Of man to man » David » To hanun

Thankfulness » Of man to man » Paul

Acts 27:35

having said this, he took bread, and gave thanks to God, the whole company present: then he broke it and began to eat,

Thankfulness » Exemplified » Paul

Acts 28:15

the brethren there having had news of us, came as far as Appiiforum, and the Three inns to meet us: whom when Paul saw, he gave thanks to God, and was greatly encourag'd.

Thankfulness » Should enter God's gates with

Thankfulness » Of hypocrites, full of boasting

Luke 18:11

the Pharisee in a standing posture pray'd thus by himself, O God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men, a robber, a cheat, an adulterer, or like that Publican.

Thankfulness » Expressed in psalms

Thankfulness » Magnify God by

Thankfulness » Commanded

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the shepherds

Luke 2:20

glorifying and praising God, for having heard and seen every thing exactly as the angel inform'd them.

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of rachel

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Those whom jesus healed » The man who was paralyzed

Luke 5:25

immediately he started up before them all, took up the bed, where he lay, and went home, glorifying God.

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Those whom jesus healed » The demon-possessed man who was exorcized

Luke 8:39

saying, go home, and relate, what great things God hath done for you. whereupon he departed, and published through all the city, what a wonderful deliverance Jesus had wrought for him.

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of noah

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For all people

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the nearness of God's presence

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For love exhibited by others

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the conversion of others

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For wisdom and might

Thankfulness » Should be offered » In private worship

Thankfulness » Of man to man » David » To barzillai

Thankfulness » Exemplified » Daniel

Thankfulness » Exemplified » Simeon

Luke 2:28

then he took him up in his arms, and returned thanks to God in these words, "now,

Thankfulness » Exemplified » Jonah

Thankfulness » Exemplified » Anna

Luke 2:38

and happening to come in just at the same time, she likewise express'd her thanks to the lord, and spoke of Jesus to all those, who expected deliverance in Jerusalem.

Thankfulness » Abound in the faith with

Thankfulness » Come before God with

Thankfulness » The wicked averse to

Thankfulness » Habitually offer

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » The lame man healed by peter

Acts 3:8

so that he fell a leaping, and walking, and entred with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of deborah

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