1 Thessalonians 1:3
as I call to mind your work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the presence of our God and Father.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
2I am continually thanking God for all, always making mention of you in my prayers,
4For I know, O brothers, beloved of God, that he has chosen you;
Cross References
John 14:15"If you love me, you will obey my commandments,
John 15:10"If you obey my commands you will abide in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and abide in his love.
Acts 3:19"Repent then! and reform, from the blotting out of your sins, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord;
Romans 2:7eternal life to those who by patience in well-doing strive for glory and honor and immortality;
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 →