Bible verses about gratitude

Give thanks, for he is good

This refrain appears word for word in several psalms and in 1 Chronicles.

1. O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

   Psalm 107:1

   The opening call of Psalm 107 gives the reason for thanks: God is good and his mercy endureth for ever.

2. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

   Psalm 136:1

   Psalm 136 repeats 'for his mercy endureth for ever' in every one of its verses.

3. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

   1 Chronicles 16:34

   The same words were sung when David brought the ark to Jerusalem.

4. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

   Psalm 100:4

   Thanksgiving is how we enter God's gates, the way into worship.

5. 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:

   Psalm 103:1-2

   David tells his own soul to bless the LORD and forget not all his benefits.

6. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

   James 1:17

   Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father of lights.

7. Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.

   2 Corinthians 9:15

   Paul thanks God for his unspeakable gift, one too great to describe.

In every thing, give thanks

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

   1 Thessalonians 5:18

   Thanks is not saved for good days; it is God's will in every thing.

2. Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

   Ephesians 5:20

   Paul says to give thanks always, for all things, in Jesus' name.

3. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

   Colossians 3:17

   Whatever we do in word or deed can be done giving thanks to God.

4. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

   Colossians 3:15

   Next to letting the peace of God rule your heart, Paul adds three words: be ye thankful.

5. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

   Philippians 4:6

   Even our worried prayers are to be made with thanksgiving.

6. Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

   Colossians 4:2

   Keep praying, stay watchful, and keep thanksgiving in the prayer.

7. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

   Psalm 34:1

   David resolves to bless the LORD at all times, with praise continually in his mouth.

8. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,

   Psalm 92:1-2

   Thanks fits both ends of the day: his lovingkindness in the morning and faithfulness every night.

Thankfulness and contentment

1. Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

   Philippians 4:11-12

   Paul learned to be content whether he was full or hungry, with plenty or in need.

2. But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

   1 Timothy 6:6-8

   Godliness with contentment is great gain, since we brought nothing in and carry nothing out.

3. For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

   1 Timothy 4:4-5

   Everything God made is good when it is received with thanksgiving.

4. When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.

   Deuteronomy 8:10

   When you have eaten and are full, bless the LORD for the good land, often cited as the root of saying grace.

5. And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth. But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

   Deuteronomy 8:17-18

   A warning not to say my own power got me this wealth, but to remember it is God who gives it.

6. Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

   Romans 1:21

   Paul names a lack of thankfulness as one of the first steps away from God.

7. As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

   Colossians 2:6-7

   A life rooted and built up in Christ is described as abounding with thanksgiving.

People who gave thanks

1. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

   Luke 17:15-16

   Of ten lepers healed, one Samaritan turned back and fell at Jesus' feet giving thanks.

2. And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.

   Luke 17:17-18

   Jesus asks, where are the nine, showing that he noticed who said thank you.

3. Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

   Daniel 6:10

   Knowing the decree was signed, Daniel still prayed and gave thanks three times a day.

4. But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.

   Jonah 2:9

   From inside the fish, Jonah promised a sacrifice with the voice of thanksgiving.

5. And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

   Matthew 15:36

   Jesus gave thanks for seven loaves and a few fishes before feeding the crowd.

6. Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.

   John 11:41

   At Lazarus' tomb, Jesus thanked the Father for hearing him before calling Lazarus out.

7. And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat.

   Acts 27:35

   During a storm at sea, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of everyone on the ship.

8. I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

   Philippians 1:3

   Paul thanked God every time he remembered his friends in Philippi.