1 Thessalonians

Greeting

Paul, Sylvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.

Thanksgiving

We give thanks to God always for you, and we remember you in our prayers.

We constantly recall before God, our Father, the work of your faith, the labor of your love, and your endurance in waiting for Christ Jesus our Lord. 

We remember, brothers and sisters, your calling. 

The gospel we brought you was not just in words. Miracles, the Holy Spirit, and plenty of blessings were given to you. You also know how we dealt with you, for your benefit. 

In return, you became followers of us and of the Lord, when you received the word and experienced joy from the Holy Spirit despite great opposition. 

And you became a model for the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.

The word of the Lord has spread from you to Macedonia and Achaia, and beyond. The faith you have in God is well known in many places, so we need not say more. 

Others tell how you welcomed us and turned from idols to the Lord. For you serve the living and true God, 

and you await his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from upcoming trouble.