1 Corinthians 1:4
1 Corinthians 1:4
I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.
Paul expresses his constant gratitude for the Corinthians, acknowledging the grace that God has given them. Thanksgiving, in this case, is an acknowledgment of God’s grace at work in the lives of others. It reminds us that all we have, including our faith, is a gift from God. Our gratitude should not only be for what we have personally received but also for the ways God is at work in the lives of those around us. Thanksgiving becomes a way of recognizing God's grace and celebrating His ongoing work in us and in others. This verse encourages us to give thanks for the people in our lives, to recognize God's goodness in them, and to express our gratitude for His grace that enables them to live for Him.
Psalm 107:8
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
Romans 1:8
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Psalm 9:1
I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.