Introduction (exomologeo) Matthew 11:25 (eucharisteo, lit. “good grace,” 38x) Matthew 15:36 (anthomologeomai) Luke 2:38 (Iit. “have” charis, 11x) Luke 17:9; see also, 1 Corinthians 10:30 (eulogeo) 1 Corinthians 14:6 (eucharistia, 15x) 1 Corinthians 14:6 (eucharistos, 1x) Colossians 3:15 Giving Thanks According to the New Testament Observations and Implications from a Brief Survey Review Even Jesus gave thanks to God (John 6:11, 23 [6:1-15]) Jesus gave thanks to God amid much sorrow (Luke 22:17, 19 [22:7-23]) Giving thanks to God is more a result of faith than being shown mercy (Luke 17:11-19) Giving thanks to God is more an expression of humility than simply saying ‘thank you’ (Luke 18:9-14) Giving thanks to God is a part of what it means to be human (Romans 1:21 [1:18-25]) Giving thanks to God is a part of what makes our actions honorable (Romans 14:6 [14:1-9; 1 Timothy 4:3, 4]) Continued It is good to give thanks to God for other believers (Romans 1:8 [1 Corinthians 1:4; Ephesians 1:16; Philippians 1:3; Colossians 1:3; 1 Thessalonians 1:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; 2 Timothy 1:3; Philemon 1:4]) Observation Implication It is good to give thanks to God so that other believers may be edified (1 Corinthians 14:16, 17, 18 [14:12-19]) Observation Implication Giving thanks to God is a much better alternative to unwholesome talk (Ephesians 5:4 [5:1-4; 4:29]) Observation Implication Giving thanks to God is a much better alternative to worry (Philippians 4:6) Observation Implication