Expressing gratitude is a core theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances. Here are thankful quotes from the Bible that inspire gratitude and reflection on God’s blessings.
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Thankful Bible Verses
1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Colossians 4:2
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
Psalm 107:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
2 Corinthians 9:11
“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”
Colossians 3:15-17
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 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.”
1 Timothy 4:4-5
“For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.”
James 1:17
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
Psalm 106:1
“Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
Psalm 9:1-2
“I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.”
Hebrews 12:28-29
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our ‘God is a consuming fire.'”
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Hebrews 13:15
“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise — the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.”
Ephesians 5:20
“Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Psalm 107:21
“Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.”
Psalm 136:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.”
Psalm 69:30
“I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.”
2 Corinthians 9:15
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”
Psalm 30:12
“That my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.”
1 Chronicles 16:8
“Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!”
Psalm 34:8
“Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! “
Psalm 86:12
“I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever.”
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.”
Psalm 13:5
“But I have trusted in your steadfast love;
my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.”
1 Chronicles 16:35
“Say also: ‘Save us, O God of our salvation,
and gather and deliver us from among the nations,
that we may give thanks to your holy name,
and glory in your praise.'”
Psalm 95:2
“Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!”
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.”
Psalm 97:12
“Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous,
and give thanks to his holy name!”
Psalm 100:4
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!”
Psalm 103:1
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!”
1 Samuel 12:24
“Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.”
Psalm 4:7
“You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.”
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.”
Psalm 32:11
“Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, O righteous,
and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!”
These biblical quotes on thankfulness serve as powerful reminders of the importance of gratitude in our faith journey, encouraging us to recognize and appreciate God’s presence and blessings in our lives.
