1 Thessalonians 1:2 net — Thanksgiving for Response to the Gospel We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers,

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"Thanksgiving for Response to the Gospel We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers,"

— 1 Thessalonians 1:2, NET Bible

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1 Thessalonians 1 — Context

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

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Thanksgiving for Response to the Gospel We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers,

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because we recall in the presence of our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

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We know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you,

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in that our gospel did not come to you merely in words, but in power and in the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction(surely you recall the character we displayed when we came among you to help 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 NET Bible reads: “Thanksgiving for Response to the Gospel We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly 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 (NET): “Thanksgiving for Response to the Gospel We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly 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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