1 Thessalonians, 1

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Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy greet the Thessalonian church and express their thanks for their faith, love, and hope. They recount how the gospel came to Thessalonica and the impact it had on the people.

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Greeting and Thanksgiving

1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;

3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.

5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:

7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

9 For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;

10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.

Commentary

In 1 Thessalonians, chapter 1, the Apostle Paul is writing to the church in Thessalonica to thank them for their faith and to encourage them to continue in their faith. He begins by expressing his gratitude for their faith and love, and for their hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. He then goes on to remind them of the example they have set for other believers, and how their faith has spread throughout the region. He also encourages them to remain steadfast in their faith, and to continue to live in a manner that is pleasing to God. Paul then goes on to remind them of the persecution they have endured, and how they have remained faithful despite it. He encourages them to remain strong in their faith, and to not be discouraged by the trials they face. He also reminds them of the hope they have in the Lord Jesus Christ, and how He will bring them through any trial. Finally, Paul encourages them to continue to live in a manner that is pleasing to God, and to continue to share the gospel with others. He reminds them that their faith is a witness to the world, and that they should continue to be a light in the darkness. Overall, Paul's message in 1 Thessalonians, chapter 1 is one of encouragement and hope. He reminds the church in Thessalonica of their faith and love, and encourages them to remain steadfast in their faith. He also reminds them of the hope they have in the Lord Jesus Christ, and encourages them to continue to share the gospel with others.