(A)We always give thanks to God for all of you, (B)making mention of you in our prayers; constantly keeping in mind your (C)work of faith and labor of (D)love and [a](E)perseverance of hope [b]in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of (F)our God and Father, knowing, (G)brothers and sisters, beloved by God, (H)His choice of you;

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Or steadfastness
  2. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Lit of

The Thessalonians' Faith and Example

(A)We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly[a] (B)mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before (C)our God and Father (D)your work of faith and labor of (E)love and (F)steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, (G)brothers[b] loved by God, (H)that he has chosen you,

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 1:2 Or without ceasing
  2. 1 Thessalonians 1:4 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters