1Th 1:2-3, 2Th 2:13 | ISV | STEP | Paul's Prayer for the Thessalonians We always thank God for all of you when we mention you in our prayers.

‏ 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

2 Paul's Prayer for the ThessaloniansWe always thank God for all of you when we mention you in our prayers.Rom 1:8; Eph 1:16 3 In the presence of our God and Father, we constantly remember how your faith is active, ^{▼▼ Lit. your work of faith} your love is hard at work, ^{▼▼ Lit. your labor of love} and your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ is enduring. ^{▼▼ Lit. the endurance of hope of our Lord Jesus Christ}John 6:29; Rom 16:6; Gal 5:6; 1Thes 2:13; 3:6; 2Thes 1:3, 11; Heb 6:10; James 2:17

‏ 2 Thessalonians 2:13

13 At all times we are obligated to thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you to be the first fruits ^{▼▼Other mss. read from the beginning} for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through faith in the truth.Luke 1:75; Eph 1:4; 1Thes 1:4; 2Thes 1:3; 1Pet 1:2