45 Bible Verses About Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a powerful act of worship that draws us closer to God. It allows us to reflect on His goodness, mercy, and countless blessings in our lives. The Bible encourages us to cultivate a heart of gratitude, offering thanks in all circumstances. Whether in times of abundance or trials, thanksgiving helps us to focus on God’s sovereignty and faithfulness.

These 45 Bible verses about thanksgiving will inspire us to continually express our gratitude to God, acknowledging His role in every aspect of our life.

Bible Verses About Thanksgiving

1 Thessalonians 5:18

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

• 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (KJV)
• Psalm 100:4 – “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” (KJV)
• Colossians 3:17 – “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” (KJV)
• Philippians 4:6 – “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” (KJV)
• Psalm 107:1 – “O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” (KJV)
• Ephesians 5:20 – “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (KJV)
• Psalm 95:2 – “Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.” (KJV)
• 1 Chronicles 16:34 – “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” (KJV)
• 2 Corinthians 9:15 – “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” (KJV)
• Psalm 106:1 – “Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” (KJV)

Colossians 2:7

“Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” (KJV)

• Colossians 2:7 – “Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” (KJV)
• Hebrews 13:15 – “By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.” (KJV)
• Psalm 118:1 – “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.” (KJV)
• 1 Corinthians 1:4 – “I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ.” (KJV)
• Isaiah 12:4 – “And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.” (KJV)
• Psalm 92:1 – “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High.” (KJV)
• Jonah 2:9 – “But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord.” (KJV)
• Psalm 69:30 – “I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.” (KJV)
• 1 Timothy 4:4-5 – “For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.” (KJV)
• Psalm 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.” (KJV)

Psalm 136:1

“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” (KJV)

• Psalm 136:1 – “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” (KJV)
• Nehemiah 12:46 – “For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.” (KJV)
• 2 Corinthians 4:15 – “For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.” (KJV)
• Psalm 116:17 – “I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord.” (KJV)
• 1 Chronicles 29:13 – “Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.” (KJV)
• Revelation 7:12 – “Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.” (KJV)
• Psalm 103:2 – “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” (KJV)
• Colossians 4:2 – “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.” (KJV)
• Psalm 147:7 – “Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God.” (KJV)
• 2 Chronicles 5:13 – “It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the Lord, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the Lord.” (KJV)

Psalm 75:1

“Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.” (KJV)

• Psalm 75:1 – “Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.” (KJV)
• Daniel 2:23 – “I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter.” (KJV)
• Leviticus 22:29 – “And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the Lord, offer it at your own will.” (KJV)
• Psalm 140:13 – “Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.” (KJV)
• Luke 17:15-16 – “And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.” (KJV)
• Psalm 9:1 – “I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.” (KJV)
• 1 Thessalonians 1:2 – “We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers.” (KJV)
• Psalm 145:10 – “All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless thee.” (KJV)
• Ezra 3:11 – “And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the Lord; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.” (KJV)
• Psalm 50:14 – “Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High.” (KJV)
• 1 Corinthians 15:57 – “But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (KJV)
• Psalm 30:12 – “To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.” (KJV)
• 1 Chronicles 16:8 – “Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.” (KJV)
• Psalm 35:18 – “I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.” (KJV)
• 1 Timothy 2:1 – “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men.” (KJV)

Thanksgiving is a vital expression of our relationship with God. It is through thanksgiving that we acknowledge His sovereignty, express our dependence on Him, and show our appreciation for His blessings.