1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

Expanded Bible

The Faith of the Thessalonians

² We always thank God for all of you and mention you when we pray. ³ We continually recall before God our Father ·the things you have done because of your faith [^Lyour work of/from faith], ·the work you have done because of your love [^Lyour labor of/from love] and your ·continuing strength because of your hope [^Lendurance of/from hope] in our Lord Jesus Christ.

⁴ Brothers and sisters, God loves you, and we know he has chosen you,