53+ Bible Verses About Gratitude

Gratitude is a timeless theme that resonates through the ages, and it is profoundly captured in the teachings and stories of the Bible. The Bible offers a wealth of wisdom, with a collection of 56 verses and 7 Christian quotes specifically curated in this exploration to guide and uplift your spirit. These verses and quotes delve into the many facets of gratitude, from giving thanks in times of abundance to maintaining a thankful heart during challenges.

Drawing from the New King James Version (NKJV), these carefully selected scriptures and quotes shed light on the importance of cultivating gratitude in our daily lives. Embark on this journey through the scriptures, and discover the transformative power of gratitude, as you find encouragement, hope, and a deeper connection to your faith. The richness of these verses and the wisdom of Christian leaders provide a comprehensive understanding that promises to enrich your spiritual journey.

Giving Thanks to God

"Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever."

    - Psalm 136:1 (NKJV)

"Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name."

    - Psalm 100:4 (NKJV)

"I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify Him with thanksgiving."

    - Psalm 69:30 (NKJV)

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;"

    - Philippians 4:6 (NKJV)

"I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of the Lord."

    - Psalm 116:17 (NKJV)

"Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms."

    - Psalm 95:2 (NKJV)

"Therefore I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the Gentiles, And sing praises to Your name."

    - 2 Samuel 22:50 (NKJV)

Gratitude in Trials and Hardships

"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

    - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV)

"But I will sacrifice to You With the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay what I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord."

    - Jonah 2:9 (NKJV)

"And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;"

    - Romans 5:3 (NKJV)

"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience."

    - James 1:2-3 (NKJV)

"Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God."

    - Romans 5:1-2 (NKJV)

"Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;"

    - Romans 12:12 (NKJV)

"You will increase my greatness, And comfort me on every side."

    - Psalm 71:21 (NKJV)

Gratitude for God’s Love and Salvation

"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

    - Romans 5:8 (NKJV)

"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast."

    - Ephesians 2:8-9 (NKJV)

"Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!"

    - 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NKJV)

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,"

    - Ephesians 1:3 (NKJV)

"in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins."

    - Colossians 1:14 (NKJV)

"The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: ‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you."

    - Jeremiah 31:3 (NKJV)

"I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples, And I will sing praises to You among the nations."

    - Psalm 108:3 (NKJV)

Gratitude for God’s Goodness and Faithfulness

"Praise the Lord, O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever."

    - Psalm 106:1 (NKJV)

"For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations."

    - Psalm 100:5 (NKJV)

"Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!"

    - Psalm 107:8 (NKJV)

"The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him."

    - Nahum 1:7 (NKJV)

"Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness."

    - Lamentations 3:22-23 (NKJV)

"Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds."

    - Psalm 36:5 (NKJV)

"For His merciful kindness is great toward us, And the truth of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!"

    - Psalm 117:2 (NKJV)

Gratitude for God’s Provision and Care

"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

    - Philippians 4:19 (NKJV)

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."

    - Psalm 23:1 (NKJV)

"Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!"

    - Psalm 34:8 (NKJV)

"Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved."

    - Psalm 55:22 (NKJV)

"Give us this day our daily bread."

    - Matthew 6:11 (NKJV)

"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work."

    - 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NKJV)

"Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things."

    - Matthew 6:31-32 (NKJV)

Gratitude for Creation and Nature

"The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork."

    - Psalm 19:1 (NKJV)

"By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, And all the host of them by the breath of His mouth."

    - Psalm 33:6 (NKJV)

"He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord."

    - Psalm 33:5 (NKJV)

"O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all. The earth is full of Your possessions—"

    - Psalm 104:24 (NKJV)

"Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; Let the sea roar, and all its fullness; Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it. Then all the trees of the woods will rejoice before the Lord."

    - Psalm 96:11-12 (NKJV)

"You visit the earth and water it, You greatly enrich it; The river of God is full of water; You provide their grain, For so You have prepared it."

    - Psalm 65:9 (NKJV)

"Praise the Lord from the earth, You great sea creatures and all the depths;"

    - Psalm 148:7 (NKJV)

Gratitude in Trials and Difficulties

"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

    - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV)

"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience."

    - James 1:2-3 (NKJV)

"But I will sacrifice to You With the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay what I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord."

    - Jonah 2:9 (NKJV)

"And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope."

    - Romans 5:3-4 (NKJV)

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."

    - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NKJV)

"Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong."

    - 2 Corinthians 12:10 (NKJV)

"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,"

    - 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NKJV)

Gratitude for Salvation and Eternal Life

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

    - 1 Corinthians 15:57 (NKJV)

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

    - Romans 6:23 (NKJV)

"Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!"

    - 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NKJV)

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,"

    - Ephesians 1:3 (NKJV)

"in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins."

    - Colossians 1:14 (NKJV)

"that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life."

    - Titus 3:7 (NKJV)

"Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,"

    - Romans 5:1 (NKJV)

Christian Quotes Section

"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all the others."

    - Marcus Tullius Cicero

"Gratitude is an offering precious in the sight of God, and it is one that the poorest of us can make and be not poorer but richer for having made it."

    - Aiden Wilson Tozer

"Thankfulness is the 'chief exercise of godliness' in which we ought to engage during the whole of our life. 'Gratitude is the heart ... of the Christian faith."

    - John Calvin

"A Christian reveals true humility by showing the gentleness of Christ, by being always ready to help others, by speaking kind words and performing unselfish acts, which elevate, ennoble, and enchant the sacred souls around him."

    - David Oman McKay

"When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude."

    - Gilbert Keith Chesterton

"We would worry less if we praised more. Thanksgiving is the enemy of discontent and dissatisfaction."

    - Henry (Harry) Allan Ironside

"To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything He has given us - and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace, for it brings with it immense graces from Him."

    - Thomas Merton

Conclusion

As we reflect on the numerous Bible verses and Christian quotes presented, it becomes evident that gratitude holds a paramount place in a Christian’s heart. Embracing gratitude not only aligns us with God’s will but also enriches our lives, making every moment a precious gift to be cherished. Let these verses and quotes be a gentle reminder to cultivate a spirit of thankfulness in all circumstances, recognizing God’s unfailing love and grace in our lives.

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever."

    - 1 Chronicles 16:34 (NKJV)

"Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever."

    - Psalm 107:1 (NKJV)

"Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name."

    - Psalm 100:4 (NKJV)