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“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”  —1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (NIV)    Paul wrote this from a place of real hardship—not comfort.  So what does it actually look like to "rejoice always" when life is hard? And what did "pray continually" mean to a first-century church under pressure?    That's the kind of question a study Bible answers in 30 seconds.  Start with a verse. Go deeper in three steps.  Read today's verse. Slow down and notice what stands out. For today’s verse: is it "always"? "All circumstances"? That's your thread.  Open a resource Bible Gateway Plus opens trusted commentary right beside the passage. No switching apps, no searching.  Get the insight.  Understand what the verse means—and why it matters.  For today's verse, the NIV Application Commentary connects Paul's command to his own imprisonment—and shows how "rejoice" is less about feeling and more about active decision towards something.  That's the difference between reading a verse and understanding it.  Why this works better than reading alone  The Verse of the Day gives you a simple place to begin.  Bible Gateway Plus helps you go deeper—putting the "why" and "how" one tap away, so the verse you read at 7 a.m. actually shapes your 2 p.m.  Over 70 resources valued at $5,300+. Commentaries, study Bibles, dictionaries, original-language tools. All connected to whatever passage you're in.  Pick the plan that helps you stay consistent  Monthly — $6.99/mo. Start flexible, cancel anytime. Annual — $69.99/year ($5.83/mo). Two months free. Start Your 7-Day Free Trial 7 days free. Cancel anytime.  Have any questions? Please write to us at support@biblegateway.com. *All prices are USD. Additional sales tax may apply. The 7-day free trial is available to new subscribers only.    This email was sent to alitealbum.biblegateway@blogger.com by 501 Nelson Place, Nashville, TN 37214, USA. You received this email because you're a member of the Bible Gateway Plus service. If you have questions or comments about this email, please contact us.   Manage all Bible Gateway communication | Opt Out of all Bible Gateway communication   VIEW THIS EMAIL IN YOUR BROWSER  ►