1 Thessalonians 1:2 cpdv — Grace and peace to you. We give thanks to God always for all of you, keeping the memory of you in our prayers without c…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Grace and peace to you. We give thanks to God always for all of you, keeping the memory of you in our prayers without ceasing, "

— 1 Thessalonians 1:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Thessalonians 1 — Context

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Paul and Sylvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians, in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Grace and peace to you. We give thanks to God always for all of you, keeping the memory of you in our prayers without ceasing,

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remembering your work of faith, and hardship, and charity, and enduring hope, in our Lord Jesus Christ, before God our Father.

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For we know, brothers, beloved of God, of your election.

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For our Gospel has not been among you in word alone, but also in virtue, and in the Holy Spirit, and with a great fullness, in the same manner as you know we have acted among you for your sake.

1 Thessalonians 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 1:2 say?
1 Thessalonians 1:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Grace and peace to you. We give thanks to God always for all of you, keeping the memory of you in our prayers without ceasing, ”
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 (CPDV): “Grace and peace to you. We give thanks to God always for all of you, keeping the memory of you in our prayers without ceasing, ” 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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