1 Thessalonians 1:3
Always remembering your work of faith, and labour of love, and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of our God and Father;
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In Context
2We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;
4Knowing, brethren loved by God, that he has chosen you.
Cross References
John 14:15If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
John 15:10If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
Acts 3:19Therefore repent, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord;
Romans 2:7To those who by patience in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, 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 →