Holy Bible: Faith VerseBible verses about gratitude
14 verses · King James Version · Updated October 19, 2026
In the Bible, gratitude is a choice made "in every thing", and it changes how the day looks. Start with one of these verses before you start anything else.
Bible verses about giving thanks in everything
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
Give thanks in every circumstance, because this is God's will for you in Christ.
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
Always give thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of Jesus.
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Bring every request to God in prayer, with thanksgiving.
“And what soever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
Whatever you do, do it in the name of Jesus, giving thanks to God.
Bible verses of thanksgiving and praise
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”
Enter God's presence with thanksgiving and bless His name.
“O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good and His mercy lasts forever.
“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
The refrain of Psalm 136: give thanks to the Lord, for His mercy endures forever.
“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”
From David's song of thanks: the Lord is good, and His mercy lasts forever.
“Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.”
Come before God with thanksgiving and joyful songs.
“I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.”
Praise God with your whole heart and tell of all His wonderful works.
Bible verses about God's good gifts
“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.”
Every good and perfect gift comes from God, who never changes.
“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.”
Thanks be to God for His gift, too great for words.
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
This is the day the Lord has made. Rejoice and be glad in it.
“Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:”
We receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken, so let us hold on to grace and serve God with reverence.
A prayer for gratitude
Heavenly Father, even in difficult seasons, I choose to give thanks. You have been faithful through every trial and every joy. Help me to cultivate a grateful spirit that honors You in all circumstances. Amen.
Questions
What does the Bible say about being thankful?
"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Is there a Bible verse for Thanksgiving?
Psalm 100:4, "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise", and Psalm 107:1 are often read at Thanksgiving.
