1 Thessalonians 1:1–4

GREETING

1 Paul, Silvanus,* a and Timothy:b

To the church of the Thessaloniansc in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Grace to you and peace.B

THANKSGIVING

2 We always thank God for all of you, making mention of you constantly in our prayers. 3 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 4 For we know, brothers and sisters lovedg by God,h that he has chosen you,i

*	Ac 15:22–32 Ac 16:19–40 Ac 17:1–16
a	Ac 15:22 2 Co 1:19 2 Th 1:1 1 Pe 5:12
b	Ac 16:1 1 Ti 1:2
c	Ac 17:1
B	Other mss add from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
d	Php 4:20
e	Ro 3:28 Ro 9:32 Ga 2:16 Ga 5:6 2 Th 1:11 Heb 6:1 Jas 2:14–26 Re 2:19
f	Ac 15:26
g	Jn 3:16 Re 12:11
h	Dt 33:12 2 Th 2:13
i	Mt 24:22 Eph 1:4