1 Thessalonians · Chapter 5 · Gratitude

1 Thessalonians 5:18 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · 1 Thessalonians 5

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

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

KJV · King James Version

"In1722 every thing3956 give thanks2168: for1063 this5124 is the will2307 of God2316 in1722 Christ5547 Jesus2424 concerning1519 you5209."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses every, thing, concerning, while the WEB renders these as everything, toward. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

1 Thessalonians 5:18 in 1 Thessalonians 5

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 1 Thessalonians 5:18 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 1 Thessalonians 5. Read the full chapter →

v.16 Rejoice always.
v.17 Pray without ceasing.
v.18 In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
v.19 Don’t quench the Spirit.
v.20 Don’t despise prophesies.

Book background

About the Book of 1 Thessalonians

Testament: New Testament
Genre: Pauline epistle
Author: Paul
Date written: c. 51 AD
Audience: The young church at Thessalonica
Chapters: 5

1 Thessalonians comforts a young persecuted church with the certainty of Christ's return — that the Lord will descend with a shout, the dead in Christ will rise first, and believers will be caught up "to meet the Lord in the air" (4:16-17). It also urges practical holiness and quiet, hardworking lives.

Setting: One of Paul's earliest letters — within months of planting the church.

Key themes: hope · second coming · sanctification · love · work

Read 1 Thessalonians from the beginning →

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How to memorise 1 Thessalonians 5:18

1 Thessalonians 5:18 contains 16 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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In everything give thanks

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for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.

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Frequently asked

FAQ about 1 Thessalonians 5:18

What does 1 Thessalonians 5:18 say?

1 Thessalonians 5:18 reads: "In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you." — from the New Testament, 1 Thessalonians (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is 1 Thessalonians 5:18 in?

1 Thessalonians 5:18 is in the book of 1 Thessalonians, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 51 AD. 1 Thessalonians is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to The young church at Thessalonica. Best known for the rapture passage (4:16-17) and the second coming.

What is 1 Thessalonians 5:18 about?

1 Thessalonians 5:18 is primarily a Bible verse about Gratitude. Within 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thessalonians comforts a young persecuted church with the certainty of Christ's return — that the Lord will descend with a shout, the dead in Christ will rise first, and believers will be caught up "to meet the Lord in the air" (4:16-17). Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between 1 Thessalonians 5:18 in WEB and KJV?

1 Thessalonians 5:18 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "In1722 every thing3956 give thanks2168: for1063 this5124 is the will2307 of God2316 in1722 Christ5547 Jesus2424 concerning1519 you5209.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is 1 Thessalonians 5:18?

1 Thessalonians 5:18 is 16 words in the WEB translation (82 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.

How can I memorise 1 Thessalonians 5:18?

To memorise 1 Thessalonians 5:18, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does 1 Thessalonians 5:18 matter in 1 Thessalonians?

How can I apply 1 Thessalonians 5:18 today?

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