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Berean Standard Bible

“Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18

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Study note

This is the last of three short commands in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, and the only one followed by an explanation. Paul wrote to believers enduring persecution and grieving the loss of some in their community.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

World English Bible (WEB)

In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.

King James Version (KJV)

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

American Standard Version (ASV)

in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

In everything give praise: for this is the purpose of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

in every thing give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus in regard to you.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Dad gracias en todo; porque esta es la voluntad de Dios para con vosotros en Cristo Jesús.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Den gracias a Dios en cualquier situación, porque esto es lo que Dios quiere de ustedes como creyentes en Cristo Jesús.

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