633 verses about Gratitude

He, however, who has sent his good creature sleep from all time by night or by day thus gratifying whom he wills, diffused a portion thereof now upon the king.

The Jews, having heard of these events, praised the glorious God and King of kings, because they had obtained this help, too, from him.

So, also, the king collected a number of guests for the occasion, and returned unceasing thanks with much magnificence for the unexpected deliverance afforded him.

But the Jews, as we just said, instituted a dance, and then gave themselves up to feasting, glad thanksgivings, and psalms.

They made a public ordinance to commemorate these things for generations to come, as long as they should be sojourners. They thus established these days as days of mirth, not for the purpose of drinking or luxury, but because God had saved them.

They feasted upon the king’s provision up to the fourteenth day, and then asked to be sent away.

The king commended them, and wrote the subjoined letter, of magnanimous import for them, to the commanders of every city.

They themselves having held fast their God to death, and having enjoyed a full deliverance, departed from the city garlanded with sweet-flowered wreaths of every kind. Uttering exclamations of joy, with songs of praise, and melodious hymns they thanked the God of their fathers, the eternal Saviour of Israel.

They were accordingly brought back in peace, while they gave utterance to becoming thanks; and they determined to keep these days during their sojourn as days of joyfulness.

Where are the benefits that I have done for you? when you⌃ were hungry and thirsty in the wilderness, did you⌃ not cry to me,

I divided among you fruitful lands; I cast out the Canaanites, the Pherezites, and the Philistines, before you: what shall I yet do more for you? says the Lord.

O receive that which is given you of the Lord, and be joyful, giving thanks to him that has called you to heavenly kingdoms.

but they which be created have themselves defiled the name of him that made them, and were unthankful to him which prepared life for them.

For as many as in their life have received benefits, and yet have not known me;

And it came to pass after thirty years that God heard me your handmaid, and looked upon my low estate, and considered my trouble, and gave me a son: and I rejoiced in him greatly, I and my husband, and all my neighbors: and we gave great honor to the Mighty.

You have showed your servant these wonders from the beginning, and have counted me worthy that you should receive my prayer:

Then went I forth and passed into the field, giving praise and thanks greatly to the Most High because of his wonders, which he did from time to time;

It seems senseless not to enjoy what is pleasant, yet not disgraceful; and from notions of sinfulness, to reject the boons of nature.

Remember that through God you⌃ obtained existence, and have enjoyed it.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.

and he took the seven loaves and the fish. He gave thanks and broke them, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes.

“He also who got the two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two talents. Behold, I have gained another two talents besides them.’

Most certainly I tell you, wherever this Good News is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of as a memorial of her.”

As they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for it, and broke it. He gave to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”

He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, “All of you drink it,

He didn’t allow him, but said to him, “Go to your house, to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how he had mercy on you.”

He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground, and he took the seven loaves. Having given thanks, he broke them, and gave them to his disciples to serve, and they served the multitude.

Most certainly I tell you, wherever this Good News may be preached throughout the whole world, that which this woman has done will also be spoken of for a memorial of her.”

He took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave to them. They all drank of it.

“Thus has the Lord done to me in the days in which he looked at me, to take away my reproach among men.”

Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord.

For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name.

The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.

Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.

For he was amazed, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had caught;

Immediately he rose up before them, and took up that which he was laying on, and departed to his house, glorifying God.

“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you.”

Standing behind at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears, and she wiped them with the hair of her head, kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

When they couldn’t pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?”

Simon answered, “He, I suppose, to whom he forgave the most.” He said to him, “You have judged correctly.”

Turning to the woman, he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered into your house, and you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head.

You gave me no kiss, but she, since the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss my feet.

You didn’t anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment.

“Return to your house, and declare what great things God has done for you.” He went his way, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.

He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to the sky, he blessed them, and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the multitude.

They ate, and were all filled. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over.

In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.”

Give us day by day our daily bread.

But who is there among you, having a servant plowing or keeping sheep, that will say, when he comes in from the field, ‘Come immediately and sit down at the table,’

Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded? I think not.

One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice.

He fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks; and he was a Samaritan.

Jesus answered, “Weren’t the ten cleansed? But where are the nine?

Were there none found who returned to give glory to God, except this stranger?”

Then he said to him, “Get up, and go your way. Your faith has healed you.”

The Pharisee stood and prayed to himself like this: ‘God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortionists, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

As he was now getting near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen,

He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, “Take this, and share it among yourselves,

He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”

When he had sat down at the table with them, he took the bread and gave thanks. Breaking it, he gave it to them.

Jesus took the loaves; and having given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to those who were sitting down; likewise also of the fish as much as they desired.

However boats from Tiberias came near to the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks.

So they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, “Father, I thank you that you listened to me.

Yet he didn’t leave himself without witness, in that he did good and gave you rains from the sky and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.”

we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.

When he had said this, and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all, and he broke it, and began to eat.

The natives showed us uncommon kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us, and courteously entertained us for three days.

They also honored us with many honors, and when we sailed, they put on board the things that we needed.

From there the brothers, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God, and took courage.

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.

Because, knowing God, they didn’t glorify him as God, neither gave thanks, but became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless heart was darkened.

He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks. He who doesn’t eat, to the Lord he doesn’t eat, and gives God thanks.

and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, “Therefore will I give praise to you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name.” 2 Samuel 22:50; Psalm 18:49

For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are at Jerusalem.

who for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the Gentiles.

I always thank my God concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;

I thank God that I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius,

For who makes you different? And what do you have that you didn’t receive? But if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?

If I partake with thankfulness, why am I denounced for something I give thanks for?

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

When he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “Take, eat. This is my body, which is broken for you. Do this in memory of me.”

Otherwise if you bless with the spirit, how will he who fills the place of the unlearned say the “Amen” at your giving of thanks, seeing he doesn’t know what you say?

For you most certainly give thanks well, but the other person is not built up.

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.

you also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift given to us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on your behalf.

Now thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and reveals through us the sweet aroma of his knowledge in every place.

For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.

But thanks be to God, who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.

Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.

you being enriched in everything to all generosity, which produces through us thanksgiving to God.

For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through much giving of thanks to God;

while they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, yearn for you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.

Now thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!

When I was present with you and was in need, I wasn’t a burden on anyone, for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my need. In everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and I will continue to do so.

don’t cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.