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1 Thessalonians 1:2-4
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1 Thessalonians 1:2-4
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Paul’s Prayer for the Thessalonians
2 We always thank God for all of you when we mention you in our prayers. 3 In the presence of our God and Father, we constantly remember how your faith is active,[a] your love is hard at work,[b] and your hope in our Lord Jesus the Messiah[c] is enduring.[d] 4 Brothers whom God loves, we know that he has chosen you,
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- 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Lit. your work of faith
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Lit. your labor of love
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Or Christ
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Lit. the endurance of hope of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah
1 Thessalonians 1:2-4
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1 Thessalonians 1:2-4
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Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians’ Faith
2 We always thank God for all of you(A) and continually mention you in our prayers.(B) 3 We remember before our God and Father(C) your work produced by faith,(D) your labor prompted by love,(E) and your endurance inspired by hope(F) in our Lord Jesus Christ.
4 For we know, brothers and sisters[a] loved by God,(G) that he has chosen you,
Footnotes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:4 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 2:1, 9, 14, 17; 3:7; 4:1, 10, 13; 5:1, 4, 12, 14, 25, 27.
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