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

πίστις faith G4102
ἀγάπη love G26
ἐλπίς hope G1680
ἐκλογή election G1589
εὐαγγέλιον gospel G2098
εἴδωλον idol G1497

People & Context

Paul

Author of the letter, writing to the Thessalonian assembly [1:1]

Silvanus

Co-sender of the letter alongside Paul and Timothy [1:1]

Timothy

Co-sender of the letter to the Thessalonians [1:1]

Jesus Christ

The Lord in whom the assembly exists; raised from the dead, delivering from coming wrath [1:1,10]

God the Father

Source of grace, peace, and the believers' election [1:1,4]

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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