³⁷ There was much weeping among them all; they embraced Paul and kissed him,^(A)

Prayer of Thanksgiving

⁸ First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed throughout the world.^(A)

⁹ For God, whom I serve with my spirit by announcing the gospel^[a] of his Son, is my witness that without ceasing I remember you always in my prayers,^(A)

The Thessalonians’ Faith and Example

² We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly^(A)