1 Thessalonians 2:8

2:8 with such affection for you ¹  we were happy ²  to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

1 Thessalonians 4:9

4:9 Now on the topic of brotherly love ³  you have no need for anyone to write you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

Final Instructions

5:12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, ⁴  to acknowledge those who labor among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you,

1 Thessalonians 5:19

5:19 Do not extinguish the Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

5:22 Stay away from every form of evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:25

5:25 Brothers and sisters, ⁵  pray for us too.

[2:8]  ¹ tn Grk “longing for you in this way.”

[2:8]  ² tn Or “we are happy.” This verb may be past or present tense, but the context favors the past.

[4:9]  ³ tn Grk “concerning brotherly love.”

[5:12]  ⁵ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.

[5:25]  ⁷ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.