Keraia
1 Thessalonians 1

1 Thessalonians 1:2

Greetings to the Thessalonians · 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10
Read 1 Thessalonians 1

Translations

Modern
We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers
Traditional
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;
Literal
We give thanks to God always concerning all of you, making mention in our prayers,
Latin
Gratia vobis, et pax. Gratias agimus Deo semper pro omnibus vobis, memoriam vestri facientes in orationibus nostris sine intermissione,

Original

Greek
English
We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers

Notes

1 Thessalonians 1:2

We always thank God for all of you: This is the first of three times the apostle Paul gives thanks for the church (see 2:13; 3:9).

1 Thessalonians 1:2–10

The apostle Paul first thanks God for the faith, love, and hope of the Thessalonian Christians (1:2–3). Then he recalls how they heard the good news about Jesus (1:4–5), and how they accepted its message (1:6–10). Paul mentions these themes again in 2:1–12 and 2:13–16.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Parallels

2 Thessalonians 1:1–4

Glossary

First Letter to the Thessalonians Gratitude

Topics

Appreciation Christian Minister: Love of, for the Ekklesia (The Body of Christ), Exemplified by Paul Intercession: Exemplified Religious Zeal: Exemplified Thankfulness: should be offered: Always Thanksgiving: should be offered: Always