1 Thessalonians 1:2 bbe — We give praise to God at all times for you, keeping you in memory in our prayers;

Bible in Basic English

"We give praise to God at all times for you, keeping you in memory in our prayers;"

— 1 Thessalonians 1:2, Bible in Basic English

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1 Thessalonians 1 — Context

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Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.

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We give praise to God at all times for you, keeping you in memory in our prayers;

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Having ever in mind your work of faith and acts of love and the strength of your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;

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Being conscious, my brothers, dear to God, that you have been marked out by God's purpose;

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Because our good news came to you, not in word only, but in power, and in the Holy Spirit, so that you were completely certain of it; even as you saw what our behaviour to you was like from our love to you.

1 Thessalonians 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 1:2 say?
1 Thessalonians 1:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “We give praise to God at all times for you, keeping you in memory in our prayers;”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 1:2 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 1:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 1, verse 2.
Who wrote 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 50–51.
What is the book of 1 Thessalonians about?
One of Paul's earliest letters — encouragement to a baby church doing well under persecution. He commends their faith, instructs them on sexual purity and brotherly love, and answers their questions about believers who have died before Christ's return.
What are the major themes of 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians explores themes including Hope of Christ's Return, Sanctification, Brotherly Love, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Thessalonians 1:2.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 1:2 in?
1 Thessalonians 1:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Thessalonians 1:2?
1 Thessalonians 1:2 reads (BBE): “We give praise to God at all times for you, keeping you in memory in our prayers;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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