How many times does be grateful appear in the bible?

Answer 1

In the King James version

the word - grateful - does not appear at all.

the word - thankful - appears 3 times, twice as injunctions equivalent to 'be grateful'

• Psa 100:4 Enter into his gates with Thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
• Rom 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
• Col 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Answer 2

The exact phrase "be grateful" does not appear in The Bible. However, the concept of gratitude is emphasized throughout the scriptures. Verses such as 1 Thessalonians 5:18 encourage believers to give thanks in all circumstances, while Psalms 106:1 encourages the act of giving thanks to the Lord.