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(A)We give thanks to God always for all of you, (B)making mention of you in our prayers; remembering without ceasing your (C)work of faith and labor of (D)love and [a](E)steadfastness of hope [b]in our Lord Jesus Christ before (F)our God and Father, knowing, (G)brothers beloved by God, (H)your election,

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Or perseverance
  2. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Lit of

Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians’ Faith

We always thank God for all of you(A) and continually mention you in our prayers.(B) 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.

For we know, brothers and sisters[a] loved by God,(G) that he has chosen you,

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Footnotes

  1. 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.