1 Thessalonians 1:3
and we call to mind before God the Father the works of your faith, and the toil of your love, and the patience of your hope in our Lord Jesus the Messiah.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
In Context
4For we know your election, my brethren, beloved of God.
Cross References
John 14:15If ye love me, keep my commands.
John 15:10If ye shall keep my commands, ye will abide in the love of me, as I have kept the commands of my Father, and abide in his love.
Acts 3:19Repent, therefore, and be converted; that so your sins may be blotted out,
Romans 2:7to them who, by perseverance in good works, seek for glory and honor and immortality, to them he will give life eternal;
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 →