1 Thessalonians 5:18 (BSB)

Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

From 1 Thessalonians 5. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:18

• John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 5:18: 18 For this is the will of God — that is, according to Chrysostom’s opinion — that we give thanks. As for myself, I am of opinion that a more ample meaning is included under these terms — that God has such a disposition towards us in Christ, that even in our afflictions we have large occasion of thanksgiving.
• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22: Here we have divers short exhortations, that will not burden our memories, but will be of great use to direct the motions of our hearts and lives; for the duties are of great importance, and we may observe how they are connected together, and have a dependence upon one another. 1. Rejoice evermore, Th1 5:16.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on 1 Thessalonians 5:18: Quench not the spirit. By which is meant, not the person of the Spirit, but either the graces of the spirit, which may be compared to light, and fire, and heat, to which the allusion is in the text; such as faith, which is a light in the soul, a seeing of the Son, and an evidence of things not seen; and love, which gives...
• Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on 1 Thessalonians 5:18: Verse 18. In everything give thanks. ; . We can always find something to be thankful for, and there may be reasons why we ought to be thankful for even those dispensations which appear dark and frowning. Chrysostom, once the archbishop of Constantinople, and then driven into exile, persecuted, and despised, died far away from all the splendours of the capital, and all the comforts...