Thanksgiving
70 passages listed in Nave’s Topical Bible and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook. Verse text: Berean Standard Bible; links open in your translation.
55 sections
- Anna
- Christ Set an Example of
- Commanded
- Daniel
- David
- Expressed in Psalms
- Jonah
- Levites
- Ministers Appointed to offer, in Public
- Paul
- Saints: Abound in the Faith With
- Saints: Come Before God With
- Saints: Exhorted To
- Saints: Habitually offer
- Saints: Magnify God By
- Saints: Offer Sacrifices of
- Saints: Resolved to offer
- Saints: should Enter God's Gate With
- should Always Accompany Praise
- should Always Accompany Prayer
- should be Accompanied by Intercession for Others
- should be offered for all Men
- should be offered for all Things
- should be offered for Appointment to the Ministry
- should be offered for Christ's Power and Reign
- should be offered for Deliverance Through Christ from In-Dwelling Sin
- should be offered for Faith Exhibited by Others
- should be offered for Love Exhibited by Others
- should be offered for the Conversion of Others
- should be offered for the Gift of Christ
- should be offered for the Goodness and Mercy of God
- should be offered for the Grace Bestowed on Others
- should be offered for the Nearness of God's Presence
- should be offered for the Reception and Effectual Working of the Word of God
- should be offered for the Supply of Our Bodily Wants
- should be offered for the Triumph of the Gospel
- should be offered for the Zeal Exhibited by Others
- should be offered for Victory Over Death and the Grave
- should be offered for Willingness to offer Our Property for God's Service
- should be offered for Wisdom and Might
- should be offered in Behalf of Ministers
- should be offered in Everything
- should be offered in Private Worship
- should be offered in Public Worship
- should be offered in the Name of Christ
- should be offered: Always
- should be offered: At the Remembrance of God's Holiness
- should be offered: Before Taking Food
- should be offered: Through Christ
- should be offered: To Christ
- should be offered: To God
- should be offered: Upon the Completion of Great Undertakings
- Simeon
- The Heavenly Host Engaged In
- The Wicked Averse To
Anna
- Luke 2:38 Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Christ Set an Example of
- Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
- Matthew 26:27 Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.
- John 6:11 Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.
- John 11:41 So they took away the stone. Then Jesus lifted His eyes upward and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me.
Commanded
- Psalm 50:14 Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.
- Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Daniel
- Daniel 2:23 To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, because You have given me wisdom and power. And now You have made known to me what we have requested, for You have made known to us the dream of the king.”
David
- 1 Chronicles 29:12 Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.
Expressed in Psalms
- 1 Chronicles 16:7 On that day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this song of thanksgiving to the LORD:
Jonah
- Jonah 2:9 But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!”
Levites
- 2 Chronicles 5:12–13 all the Levitical singers — Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives — stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. …
Ministers Appointed to offer, in Public
- 1 Chronicles 16:4 David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel.
- 1 Chronicles 16:7 On that day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this song of thanksgiving to the LORD:
- 1 Chronicles 23:30 They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening.
- 2 Chronicles 31:2 Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites — each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites — for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing …
Paul
- Acts 28:15 The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.
Saints: Abound in the Faith With
- Colossians 2:7 rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Saints: Come Before God With
- Psalm 95:2 Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.
Saints: Exhorted To
- Psalm 105:1 Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.
- Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
Saints: Habitually offer
- Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, …
Saints: Magnify God By
- Psalm 69:30 I will praise God’s name in song and exalt Him with thanksgiving.
Saints: Offer Sacrifices of
- Psalm 116:17 I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD.
Saints: Resolved to offer
- Psalm 18:49 Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.
- Psalm 30:12 that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.
Saints: should Enter God's Gate With
- Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.
should Always Accompany Praise
- Psalm 92:1 It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,
- Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.
should Always Accompany Prayer
- Nehemiah 11:17 Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
- Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
- Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
should be Accompanied by Intercession for Others
- 1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—
- 2 Timothy 1:3 I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.
- Philemon 4 I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,
should be offered for all Men
- 1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—
should be offered for all Things
- 2 Corinthians 9:11 You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God.
- Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
should be offered for Appointment to the Ministry
- 1 Timothy 1:12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.
should be offered for Christ's Power and Reign
- Revelation 11:17 saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign.
should be offered for Deliverance Through Christ from In-Dwelling Sin
- Romans 7:23–25 But I see another law at work in my body, warring against the law of my mind and holding me captive to the law of sin that dwells within me. …
should be offered for Faith Exhibited by Others
- Romans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3 We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.
should be offered for Love Exhibited by Others
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3 We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.
should be offered for the Conversion of Others
- Romans 6:17 But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed.
should be offered for the Gift of Christ
- 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
should be offered for the Goodness and Mercy of God
- Psalm 106:1 Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- Psalm 107:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
- Psalm 136:1–3 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. …
should be offered for the Grace Bestowed on Others
- 1 Corinthians 1:4 I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 1:3–5 I thank my God every time I remember you. …
- Colossians 1:3–6 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, …
should be offered for the Nearness of God's Presence
- Psalm 75:1 We give thanks to You, O God; we give thanks, for Your Name is near. The people declare Your wondrous works.
should be offered for the Reception and Effectual Working of the Word of God
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.
should be offered for the Supply of Our Bodily Wants
- Romans 14:6–7 He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God. …
- 1 Timothy 4:3–4 They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. …
should be offered for the Triumph of the Gospel
- 2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.
should be offered for the Zeal Exhibited by Others
- 2 Corinthians 8:16 But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you.
should be offered for Victory Over Death and the Grave
- 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!
should be offered for Willingness to offer Our Property for God's Service
- 1 Chronicles 29:6–14 Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. …
should be offered for Wisdom and Might
- Daniel 2:23 To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, because You have given me wisdom and power. And now You have made known to me what we have requested, for You have made known to us the dream of the king.”
should be offered in Behalf of Ministers
- 2 Corinthians 1:11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.
should be offered in Everything
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
should be offered in Private Worship
- Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, …
should be offered in Public Worship
- Psalm 35:18 Then I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among many people.
should be offered in the Name of Christ
- Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
should be offered: Always
- Ephesians 1:16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,
- Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2 We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers
should be offered: At the Remembrance of God's Holiness
- Psalm 30:4 Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name.
- Psalm 97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.
should be offered: Before Taking Food
- John 6:11 Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.
- Acts 27:35 After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.
should be offered: Through Christ
- Romans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.
- Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
- Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.
should be offered: To Christ
- 1 Timothy 1:12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.
should be offered: To God
- Psalm 50:14 Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.
should be offered: Upon the Completion of Great Undertakings
- Nehemiah 12:31 Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed along the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate.
- Nehemiah 12:40 The two thanksgiving choirs then stood in the house of God, as did I, along with the half of the officials accompanying me,
Simeon
- Luke 2:28 Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:
The Heavenly Host Engaged In
- Revelation 4:9 And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the One seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever,
- Revelation 7:11–12 And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God, …
- Revelation 11:16–17 And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, …
The Wicked Averse To
- Romans 1:21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts.
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Topics: Nave’s Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook (1897), public domain, via the Berean Bible topical index.