1 Thessalonians 1:2

Thanksgiving for Response to the Gospel

1:2 We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers,

1 Thessalonians 1:4

1:4 We know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you,

1 Thessalonians 2:5

2:5 For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed – God is our witness –

1 Thessalonians 2:7

2:7 although we could have imposed our weight as apostles of Christ; instead we became little children among you. Like a nursing mother caring for her own children,

1 Thessalonians 4:4

4:4 that each of you know how to possess his own body in holiness and honor,

1 Thessalonians 5:2

5:2 For you know quite well that the day of the Lord will come in the same way as a thief in the night.

1 Thessalonians 5:13

5:13 and to esteem them most highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

1 Thessalonians 5:27-28

5:27 I call on you solemnly in the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters. 5:28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.