This translation is from the New American Bible. Other translations are available here. Information about the original Greek meaning of what seem to be the key words is provided in blue immediately below the scriptural text.
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In all circumstances, give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
all = πᾶς = pas Blue Letter Bible radically means "all." Used without the article it means "every," every kind or variety; any and every, of every kind, all manner of; in every way or particular; the whole; each, every, any, all, the whole, everyone, all things, everything; thoroughly, whatsoever; all manner of; the highest degree, the maximum; always; in everything, in every way, on every side, in every particular or relation; Henry George Liddell, Robert Scott, A Greek-English Lexicon when used of a number, all; when of one only, the whole; all, the whole; every; all things as a unity, as a totality; all kinds of things; in all points, entirely, wholly; in every way, by all means, altogether
thanks = εὐχαριστέω = eucharisteō Blue Letter Bible to be grateful; feel thankful; give thanks; to express gratitude; Henry George Liddell, Robert Scott, A Greek-English Lexicon to be thankful, return thanks; to be thanked; to be received with thanks; bestow a favour on, oblige
will = θέλημα = thelēma Blue Letter Bible that which is willed; what one wishes or has determined shall be done; commands, precepts; choice, inclination, desire, pleasure; determination; choice; purpose
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