29 Bible Verses about Thankfulness
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be thankful to God for every thing, for so christians are oblig'd to be.
since then we are entring into a kingdom which cannot be changed, let us maintain the divine favour, whereby we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and fear.
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.
Jesus said to her, did I not tell you, that if you would believe, you should see the glory of God?
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is celebrated through the whole world.
the Lord is coming: be not in any manner of sollicitude, but in all your occasions lay your requests before God by prayer and supplication accompany'd by thanksgiving.
that your conduct may be worthy of the Lord, in every respect agreeable to him, being friutful in every kind of virtue, and increasing in divine knowledge:
Persevere and be vigilant in prayer and in thanksgiving:
I exhort you therefore, above all things, to present supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving for all men:
When I remember you, as I continually do in my prayers night and day, I give thanks to God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, after the example of my fore-fathers.
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."
continue therefore to follow the doctrine of our Lord Jesus Christ, as you have receiv'd it:
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.
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,
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
and as he was at table with them, he took bread, and gave thanks, then brake it and gave it to them;
having said this, he took bread, and gave thanks to God, the whole company present: then he broke it and began to eat,
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.
interdicting marriage; and the use of animal food; which God created for the repast of the faithful, who embrace the truth with thankfulness.
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."
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Hannah » Thankfulness
Thankfulness » Examples of
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.
I offer thanks to Jesus Christ our Lord, who qualified me for the ministry he has plac'd me in, for having appointed me to such a trust,
Thankfulness » Exhortations to
being firmly attach'd to, and founded upon him: establishing yourselves in the faith you have been taught, and being thankful for the improvement you make therein.
giving thanks to the father, who has qualified you to share in that light he affords to his people:
Thankfulness » Being thankful
may the peace of Christ, to which you are called to be but one body, influence your hearts, to be benevolent.
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
I continually give thanks to God on your behalf, for the favour he has bestowed on you thro' Jesus Christ;
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
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
let your discourse and your actions be all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the father by him.
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is celebrated through the whole world.
Let our sacrifice then, which we are to offer to God by Jesus Christ, be that of incessant praises, the offering of our lips, which celebrate his name:
Thankfulness » Ministers appointed to offer, in public
Thankfulness » Jesus set an example of
At the same time Jesus, continuing his discourses, said, "I thank thee, O father, Lord of heaven and earth, for having revealed unto babes what thou hast hid from the wise and prudent.
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.
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
the Lord is coming: be not in any manner of sollicitude, but in all your occasions lay your requests before God by prayer and supplication accompany'd by thanksgiving.
Persevere and be vigilant in prayer and in thanksgiving:
Thankfulness » Should be accompanied by intercession for others
When I remember you, as I continually do in my prayers night and day, I give thanks to God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, after the example of my fore-fathers.
I exhort you therefore, above all things, to present supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving for all men:
I mention you always in my prayers,
Thankfulness » The heavenly host engage in
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.
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.
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
and this the burthen of the song, "thanks be to God, even the father, for his son Jesus Christ our Lord."
I continually give thanks upon your account, making mention of you in my prayers;
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Those whom jesus healed » Blind bartimaeus
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.
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
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.
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
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,
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
having said this, he took bread, and gave thanks to God, the whole company present: then he broke it and began to eat,
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
and this the burthen of the song, "thanks be to God, even the father, for his son Jesus Christ our Lord."
so that being enriched in every thing, you may be continually beneficent to the glory of God by our thanksgiving.
Thankfulness » Saints exhorted to
may the peace of Christ, to which you are called to be but one body, influence your hearts, to be benevolent.
Thankfulness » Should always accompany praise
Let our sacrifice then, which we are to offer to God by Jesus Christ, be that of incessant praises, the offering of our lips, which celebrate his name:
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
We are oblig'd, my brethren, to render thanks to God continually upon your account, as it is but just; since your faith still improves, and your mutual love is always increasing.
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is celebrated through the whole world.
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
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
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
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
but thanks be to God, who has given us the victory, thro' our Lord Jesus Christ.
Thankfulness » Of man to man » David » To the men of jabesh-gilead
Thankfulness » Of man to man » Paul » To phoebe
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
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
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
I offer thanks to Jesus Christ our Lord, who qualified me for the ministry he has plac'd me in, for having appointed me to such a trust,
Thankfulness » Should be offered » On behalf of God's servants
being assisted by your prayers for me, so that thanks may be returned by many, for the gracious deliverance procur'd me by their prayers.
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the reception and effectual working of the word of God in others
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
But thanks be to God, who disposed Titus to be so industrious for you.
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the triumph of the gospel
but thanks be to God, who maketh me triumph, thro' Christ, and spreads his healing doctrine by me, in eevery place:
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For Christ's power and reign
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
and this the burthen of the song, "thanks be to God, even the father, for his son Jesus Christ our Lord."
Thankfulness » Should be offered » In public worship
Thankfulness » Should be offered » In everything
be thankful to God for every thing, for so christians are oblig'd to be.
Thankfulness » Should be offered » To Christ
I offer thanks to Jesus Christ our Lord, who qualified me for the ministry he has plac'd me in, for having appointed me to such a trust,
Thankfulness » Should be offered » To God
Thankfulness » Of man to man » The people of the island of melita (malta), to paul
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I exhort you therefore, above all things, to present supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving for all men:
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the nearness of God's presence
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For love exhibited by others
We are oblig'd, my brethren, to render thanks to God continually upon your account, as it is but just; since your faith still improves, and your mutual love is always increasing.
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the conversion of others
but God be thanked, that you, who were the vassals of sin, have sincerely obeyed in the manner the gospel prescribed.
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
then he took him up in his arms, and returned thanks to God in these words, "now,
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Jonah
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Anna
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
being firmly attach'd to, and founded upon him: establishing yourselves in the faith you have been taught, and being thankful for the improvement you make therein.
Thankfulness » Come before God with
Thankfulness » The wicked averse to
because when they knew God, they did not with gratitude glorify him as God, but their reasoning became extravagance, and their minds, void of judgment, were involv'd in darkness.
Thankfulness » Habitually offer
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » The lame man healed by peter
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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Colossians 3:16Let 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.
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