1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

4:9 Now on the topic of brotherly love 1  you have no need for anyone to write you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another. 4:10 And indeed you are practicing it toward all the brothers and sisters 2  in all of Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more, 3 

Philippians 1:9

1:9 And I pray this, that your love may abound even more and more in knowledge and every kind of insight

Philippians 1:2-3

1:2 Grace and peace to you 4  from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

Prayer for the Church

1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 5 

1 tn Grk “concerning brotherly love.”

2 tn Grk “brothers”; this applies to the second occurrence as well. See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.

3 sn To do so more and more. See 1 Thess 4:1.

4 tn Grk “Grace to you and peace.”

5 tn This could also be translated “for your every remembrance of me.” See discussion below.