And while there are hundreds of different verses about being thankful, we’ve gathered 50 Bible verses about gratitude to get you started. You can read one a day in the morning to get your Thanksgiving day started off on the right foot, or read through them all at once. Nevertheless, reading them will be a good reminder to give thanks today and every other day, even when it might be a bit hard to. Check out all the Bible verses about gratitude below. Trust us, you’ll be glad you did. You can even share your favorites with your friends or family around the Thanksgiving table.
50 Bible Verses About Gratitude
1. Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:6-7
2. 2 Corinthians 4:15
All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. — 2 Corinthians 4:15
3. James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. — James 1:17
4. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. — 1 Thessalonians 5:18
5. Luke 2:14
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. — Luke 2:14
6. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
7. Colossians 2:6
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. — Colossians 2:6
8. Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. — 1 Corinthians 15:57
9. Ephesians 1:16
I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. — Ephesians 1:16
10. Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. — Isaiah 41:10
11. 1 Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. — 1 Chronicles 16:34
12. Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. — Colossians 3:15
13. 2 Thessalonians 1:3
We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. — 2 Thessalonians 1:3
14. 2 Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift! — 2 Corinthians 9:15
15. Colossians 2:7
Rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. — Colossians 2:7
16. Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father, which is in heaven. — Matthew 5:16
17. Jonah 2:9
But I with the voice of thanksgiving will sacrifice to you; what I have vowed I will pay. Salvation belongs to the Lord. — Jonah 2:9
18. Colossians 4:2
Devote yourself to prayer, being watchful and thankful. — Colossians 4:2
19. 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. — 1 Timothy 4:4-5
20. John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. — John 3:16
21. Psalm 23:1-6
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. —Psalm 23:1-6
22. 1 Samuel 12:24
But be sure to fear the Lord and sever him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. — 1 Samuel 12:24
23. 1 Chronicles 16:8
Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! — 1 Chronicles 16:8
24. Psalm 76:4
You are resplendent with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game. — Psalm 76:4
25. Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. — Matthew 11:28
26. Pslam 50:20
The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God! — Pslam 50:20
27. Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. — Colossians 3:15
28. 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 28:7
29. Psalm 95:2
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! – Psalm 95:2
30. Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. — Colossians 3:17
31. Ruth 2:12
The Lord repay you for what you have done, and a full reward be given you by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge! — Ruth 2:12
32. Psalm 9:1
I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. — Psalm 9:1
33. 1 Corinthians 1:4
“I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus. — 1 Corinthians 1:4
34. James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. — James 1:17
35. Psalm 118:24
This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. — Psalm 118:24
36. Acts 24:3
In every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude. — Acts 24:3
37. Psalm 110:4
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! — Psalm 110:4
38. 2 Corinthians 4:16
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. — 2 Corinthians 4:16
39. Proverbs 15:30
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. — Proverbs 15:30
40. 1 Corinthians 12:4
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same spirit distributes them. — 1 Corinthians 12:4
41. Matthew 6:21
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. — Matthew 6:21
42. 1 Peter 1:7
These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith - of greater worth than gold, which perishes even through refined by fire - may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. — 1 Peter 1:7
43. Psalm 119:14
I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. — Psalm 119:14
44. Ephesians 5:20
Giving thanks always and for everything to God the father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. — Ephesians 5:20
45. Psalm 107:8-9
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. — Psalm 107:8-9
46. 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. — Romans 8:28
47. Matthew 13:16
But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. — Matthew 13:16
48. Hebrews 13:15
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. — Hebrews 13:15
49. 2 Corinthians 9:11
You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. — 2 Corinthians 9:11
50. Daniel 2:23
To you, oh God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for you have given me wisdom and power. — Daniel 2:23 Want more great quotes? Check out…50 Thinking of You Quotes150 Good Morning Quotes100 Wedding and Marriage Quotes50 Friday Quotes100 Quotes about Change101 Anxiety Quotes Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned.
