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Many verses in the Bible encourage gratitude and appreciation for God’s many benefits, both visible and invisible, as we read through its pages.
Bible Verse For Thanksgiving
Scripture resounds with the ageless lesson of expressing thanks in all situations, from statements of thankfulness for material support to expressions of gratitude for spiritual restoration. Come discover a carefully chosen collection of Bible passages on expressing gratitude; each verse bears witness to the unwavering love and fidelity of our Heavenly Father.
Thanksgiving for Spiritual Blessings
1. Ephesians 1:3
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.”
2. Colossians 3:15
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”
3. Psalm 9:1
“I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.”
4. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
5. Psalm 100:4
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!”
6. Colossians 4:2
“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”
7. Philippians 4:6
“do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
8. Psalm 28:7
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song, I give thanks to him.”
Giving Thanks in All Circumstances
9. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
10. Romans 8:28
“And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
11. James 1:17
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”
12. Philippians 4:12–13
“I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty, hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
13. Psalm 34:1
“I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
14. 2 Corinthians 9:15
“Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!”
15. Ephesians 5:20
“giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,”
16. Psalm 107:1
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!”
The Practice of Thankfulness in Scripture
17. Psalm 118:1
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!”
18. 1 Chronicles 16:34
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!”
19. Psalm 136:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
20. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
21. Colossians 3:17
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
22. Psalm 106:1
“Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, and his steadfast love endures forever!”
23. Colossians 4:2
“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”
24. Philippians 4:6
“do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
Thanksgiving for God’s Faithfulness
25. Psalm 92:1-2
“It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High, to declare your steadfast love in the morning and your faithfulness by night.”
26. Psalm 30:4
“Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name.”
27. Psalm 136:26
“Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
28. 2 Corinthians 9:11
“You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.”
29. Psalm 95:2
“Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!”
30. Psalm 116:17
“I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the Lord.”
31. Psalm 103:1–2
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me; bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”
32. Colossians 2:6-7
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”
Thanksgiving for Salvation and Redemption
33. 2 Corinthians 9:15
“Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!”
34. Psalm 103:2-4
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.”
35. Colossians 1:12–14
“giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
36. Psalm 103:1
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me; bless his holy name!”
37. Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus, our Lord.”
38. Romans 5:8
“but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
39. Psalm 28:7
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song, I give thanks to him.”
40. 1 Corinthians 15:57
“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Thanksgiving for God’s Unfailing Love
41. Psalm 136:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
42. Psalm 107:1
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!”
43. Psalm 118:1
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!”
44. Psalm 100:4
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!”
45. Psalm 106:1
“Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, and his steadfast love endures forever!”
46. Psalm 107:8
“Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love and for his wondrous works for the children of man!”
47. Psalm 118:29
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!”
48. Psalm 95:2
“Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!”
Expressing Gratitude for God’s Promises
49. 2 Corinthians 1:20
“For all the promises of God, find their yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.”
50. Psalm 56:4
“In God, whose word I praise, I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?”
51. Psalm 119:62
“At midnight, I rise to praise you because of your righteous rules.”
52. Psalm 105:1
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!”
53. Isaiah 25:1
“O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful, and sure.”
54. Psalm 9:1
“I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.”
55. Psalm 145:1-2
“I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day, I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.”
56. Psalm 30:12
“That my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!”
Thankfulness for God’s Mercy and Grace
57. Psalm 136:26
“Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
58. Psalm 28:7
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song, I give thanks to him.”
59. Psalm 107:1
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!”
60. Psalm 95:2
“Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!”
61. Psalm 116:12–13
“What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits to me? I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord.”
62. Psalm 105:1
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!”
63. Psalm 106:1
“Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, and his steadfast love endures forever!”
64. Psalm 100:4-5
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.”
Acknowledging God’s Faithfulness Through Thanksgiving
65. Lamentations 3:22–23
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
66. Psalm 92:1–2
“It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning and your faithfulness by night.”
67. 1 Chronicles 16:34
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!”
68. Psalm 86:12
“I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever.”
69. Psalm 30:4
“Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name.”
70. Psalm 9:1
“I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.”
71. Psalm 118:1
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!”
Conclusion
We are reminded of the abundance of God’s blessings and the profundity of His love for us as we consider the passages of gratitude contained in the pages of Scripture. The Bible calls us to be thankful in any situation because our heavenly father is dependable and His love never ends, even in the first moments of creation.
These passages should encourage and uplift us, leading us to develop an attitude of thankfulness in all facets of our lives. Let us repeat the psalmist’s words as we go on our road of faith: “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!” (Psalm 118:1).
