1 Thessalonians 1:3
1:3 because we recall
in the presence of our God and Father
your work of faith and labor of love and endurance of hope
in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 2:13
2:13 And so
we too constantly thank God that when you received God’s message that you heard from us,
you accepted it not as a human message,
but as it truly is, God’s message, which is at work among you who believe.
1 Thessalonians 2:19
2:19 For who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of
before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not of course you?
1 Thessalonians 3:9
3:9 For how can we thank God enough for you,
for all the joy we feel
because of you before our God?
1 Thessalonians 3:2
3:2 We
sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God
in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,
1 Thessalonians 1:4
1:4 We know,
brothers and sisters
loved by God, that he has chosen you,
1 Thessalonians 1:3
1:3 because we recall
in the presence of our God and Father
your work of faith and labor of love and endurance of hope
in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:3-6
1:3 because we recall
in the presence of our God and Father
your work of faith and labor of love and endurance of hope
in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1:4 We know,
brothers and sisters
loved by God, that he has chosen you,
1:5 in that
our gospel did not come to you merely in words,
but in power and in the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction (surely you recall the character we displayed when we came among you to help you).
1:6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, when you received the message with joy that comes from the Holy Spirit, despite great affliction.