1 Thessalonians 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 5

1 Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 We give thanks to God always concerning you all, making mention of you on our prayers,

3 remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love, and the patient endurance of hope of our Lord Jesus Christ before our God and Father,

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Chapter Summary

The Thessalonians are given to understand how mindful of them Paul was at all times in thanksgiving and prayer.

Key Greek Words

πνεύματι ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
πίστεως assurance, belief, believe G4102
οὐκ long, nay, neither G3756
πολλῇ abundant, altogether, common G4183
ὥστε so that (then), that, there G5620

People & Context

Opening Greeting

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy address the assembly of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, extending grace and peace.

Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians

Paul gives thanks to God continually for the Thessalonians, remembering their work of faith, labor of love, and patient endurance of hope before God t…

The Gospel Comes in Power

The gospel came to the Thessalonians not in word only but in power, in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance, demonstrating the reality of their elec…

Timeline

Opening Greeting

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy address the assembly of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, extending grace and peace.

1 Thessalonians 1:1
Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians

Paul gives thanks to God continually for the Thessalonians, remembering their work of faith, labor of love, and patient endurance of hope before God the Father.

1 Thessalonians 1:2-4
The Gospel Comes in Power

The gospel came to the Thessalonians not in word only but in power, in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance, demonstrating the reality of their election by God.

1 Thessalonians 1:5

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