Bible on Gratitude

And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD.

For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.

O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard:

Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.

I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude.

Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.

Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.

Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.

And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.

I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,

Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Philemon