1 Thessalonians 1:3
Incessantly remembering your work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father:
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
2We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers.
4knowing, beloved brethren, your election by God.
Cross References
John 14:15If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father,
John 15:10and if ye keep my commandments ye will continue in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and continue in his love.
Acts 3:19Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out: that seasons of refreshing may come upon you from the presence of the Lord;
Romans 2:7to them, who by perseverance in well-doing seek for glory, and honor, 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 →