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1 Thessalonians 5:18
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a everything thanks that is practiced in conflict and celebration in 1 Thessalonians 5:18—consider "everything" and "give". Keep everything thanks in prayers we actually pray—honor God behind closed doors.

Context

This passage belongs to 1 Thessalonians, a epistle/letter witness, developing everything thanks. Read in 1 Thessalonians 5, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “everything” alongside “give”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits 1 Thessalonians to Paul. Modern scholarship on 1 Thessalonians sees generally accepted as Pauline.. Date: AD 50–51. Apostolic Community is especially relevant in this line.

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Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 50–51
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46