no matter what happens

Notice that these are all imperative sentences.


1 Thessalonians 5:18

No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. (NLT)

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (NIV)

Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will]. (Amplified)

Thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. (The Message)

Be thankful, whatever the circumstances may be. If you follow this advice you will be working out the will of God expressed to you in Jesus Christ. (J. B. Phillips NT)

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (ESV)

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



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