1 Thessalonians 1:3
Being mindful of the work of your faith, and labour, and charity, and of the enduring of the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ before God and our Father:
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
4Knowing, brethren beloved of God, your election:
Cross References
Genesis 29:20So Jacob served seven years for Rachel: and they seemed but a few days, because of the greatness of his love.
Song of Solomon 8:7Many waters cannot quench charity, neither can the floods drown it: if a man should give all the substance of his house for love, he shall despise it as nothing.
John 14:15If you love me, keep my commandments.
John 15:10dummy verses inserted by amos
Acts 3:19Be penitent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.
Romans 2:7To them indeed, who according to patience in good work, seek glory and honour and incorruption, eternal life:
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 1:3-6
Thanksgiving to God. ( a. d. 51.) 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. I. The apostle begins… Read the whole commentary →