1 Thessalonians 1:3
remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labor of love, and perseverance in the hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before God our Father;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
2We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers,
4since we know, brethren beloved of God, that he hath chosen you;
Cross References
Song of Solomon 8:7Many waters cannot quench love, Nor can floods drown it. Would a man give all the wealth of his house for love, It would be utterly contemned.
John 14:15If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments;
John 15:10If ye keep my commandments, ye will abide in my love, even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
Acts 3:19Repent therefore and turn from your ways, that your sins may be blotted out, in order that the times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
Romans 2:7everlasting life to those who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory, and honor, and incorruption;
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 →