Greeting

Paul, Silvanus,[a](A) and Timothy:(B)

To the church of the Thessalonians(C) in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Grace to you and peace.[b]

Thanksgiving

We always thank God for all of you, making mention of you constantly in our prayers. We recall, in the presence of our God and Father,(D) your work produced by faith,(E) your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.(F)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1:1 Or Silas; Ac 15:22–32; 16:19–40; 17:1–16
  2. 1:1 Other mss add from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Pocket New Testament with Psalms, Black Paperback
CSB Pocket New Testament with Psalms, Black Paperback
Retail: $2.99
Our Price: $1.72
Save: $1.27 (42%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Hardcover
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $22.86
Save: $17.13 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Gift & Award Bible--imitation leather, blue
CSB Gift & Award Bible--imitation leather, blue
Retail: $7.99
Our Price: $4.59
Save: $3.40 (43%)
CSB Essential Teen Study Bible, Weathered Gray Cork LeatherTouch
CSB Essential Teen Study Bible, Weathered Gray Cork LeatherTouch
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $22.86
Save: $17.13 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB One Big Story Bible, Hardcover
CSB One Big Story Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $20.05
Save: $14.94 (43%)