XI. Thanksgiving / Praise

Luke 2:20

And the shepherds returned, glorifying [doxazo:magnifying] and praising [aineo] God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Luke 17:16

And he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks [eucharisteo] . Now he was a Samaritan. Then said Jesus, "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise [doxa: glory, worship] to God except this foreigner?"

Luke 18:43

And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying [doxazo: magnifying] God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise [ainos] to God.

Luke 19:37-38

As he was now drawing near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise [aineo] God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying, "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"

John. 11:41

So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, "Father, I thank [eucharisteo] thee that thou hast heard me.

Acts 2:46-47

And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they partook of food with glad and generous hearts, praising [aineo] God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

Acts 3:8-9

And leaping up he stood and walked and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising [aineo] God. And all the people saw him walking and praising [aineo] God.

Acts 27:35

And when he [Paul] had said this, he took bread, and giving thanks [eucharisteo] to God in the presence of all he broke it and began to eat.

Acts 28:15

And the brethren there, when they heard of us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them Paul thanked [eucharisteo] God and took courage.

Rom. 1:8

First, I thank [eucharisteo] my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world.

Rom. 7:25

Thanks [eucharisteo] be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I of myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.

Rom. 14:6

He who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. He also who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks [eucharisteo] to God; while he who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks [eucharisteo] to God.

Rom. 15:9-11

And in order that the Gentiles might glorify [doxazo: magnify] God for his mercy. As it is written, "Therefore I will praise [exomologeo: confess to] thee among the Gentiles, and sing [psallo: divine music] to thy name"; and again it is said, "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people"; and again, "Praise [aineo] the Lord, all Gentiles, and let all the peoples praise him".

1 Cor. 1:4

I give thanks [eucharisteo] to God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus.

1 Cor. 10:30

If I partake with thankfulness [gracious love], why am I denounced because of that for which I give thanks [eucharisteo]?

1 Cor. 11:24

And when he had given thanks [eucharisteo], he broke it, and said, "This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me."

1 Cor. 14:16-18

Otherwise, if you bless with the spirit, how can any one in the position of an outsider say the "Amen" to your thanksgiving [eucharistia] when he does not know what you are saying? For you may give thanks [eucharisteo] well enough, but the other man is not edified. I thank [eucharisteo] God that I speak in tongues more than you all; nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind, in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.

2 Cor. 1:11

You also must help us by prayer [deesis], so that many will give thanks [eucharisteo] on our behalf for the blessing granted us in answer to many prayers [implied].

2 Cor. 4:15

For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving [eucharisteo], to the glory of God.

2 Cor. 9:11-15

You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving [eucharistia] to God; for the rendering of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints but also overflows in many thanksgivings [eucharistia] to God. (Living). Those you help will be glad not only because of your generous gifts to themselves and to others, but they will praise [doxazo: glorify, magnify] God for this proof that your deeds are as good as your doctrine. And they will pray [deesis] for you with deep fervor and feeling because of the wonderful grace of God shown through you. Thanks [grace] be to God for his inexpressible gift!

Eph. 1:6

To the praise [epainos] of his glorious grace which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.

Eph. 1:12-14

We who first hoped in Christ have been destined and appointed to live for the praise [epainos] of his glory. In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, which is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise [epainos] of his glory.

Eph. 1:16

I do not cease to give thanks [eucharisteo] for you, remembering you in my prayers [proseuche].

Eph. 5:4

Let there be no filthiness, nor silly talk, nor levity, which are not fitting; but instead let there be thanksgiving [eucharistia].

Eph. 5:19-20

Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody [psallo: divine music] to the Lord with all your heart, always and for everything giving thanks [eucharisteo] in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father. Always and for everything giving thanks [eucharisteo] in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.

Philippians 1:3

I thank [eucharisteo] my God in all my remembrance of you.

Philippians 4:6

Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer [proseuche] and supplication [deesis] with thanksgiving [eucharistia] let your requests [aitema: petitions] be made known to God.

Col. 1:3

We always thank [eucharisteo] God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray [proseuchomai] for you.

Col. 1:12

Giving thanks [eucharisteo] to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.

Col. 2:6-7

As therefore you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so live in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving [eucharistia].

Col. 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 [eucharistos].

Col. 4:2

Continue steadfastly in prayer [proseuche], being watchful in it with thanksgiving [eucharistia].

1 Thes. 1:2

We give thanks [eucharisteo] to God always for you all, constantly mentioning you in our prayers [proseuche], remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thes. 2:13

And we also thank [eucharisteo] God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.

1 Thes. 3:9

For what thanksgiving [eucharistia] can we render to God for you, for all the joy which we feel for your sake before our God.

1 Thes. 5:18

Give thanks [eucharisteo] in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

2 Thes. 1:3

We are bound to give thanks [eucharisteo] to God always for you, brethren, as is fitting, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.

2 Thes. 2:13

But we are bound to give thanks [eucharisteo] to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.

1 Tim. 2:1-2

First of all, then, I urge that supplications [deesis], prayers [proseuche], intercessions [enteuxis], and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way.

1 Tim. 4:3-5

[Some who depart from the faith] who forbid marriage and enjoin abstinence from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving [eucharistia] by those who believe and know the truth. For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving [eucharistia]; for then it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer [enteuxis].

Philemon 1:4

I thank [eucharisteo] my God always when I remember you in my prayers [proseuche].

Heb. 13:15

Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise [ainesis: a sacrificial offering] to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.

Rev. 4:9

And whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks [eucharistia] to him who is seated on the throne, who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives for ever and ever; they cast their crowns before the throne, singing, "Worthy art thou, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for thou didst create all things, and by thy will they existed and were created." [Rev. 7:12; 11:17]

Rev. 19:5

And from the throne came a voice crying, "Praise [aineo] our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, small and great."

  

  

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