1 Thessalonians 1:2 web — We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers,

World English Bible

"We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers,"

— 1 Thessalonians 1:2, World English Bible

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1 Thessalonians 1 — Context

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

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We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers,

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remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father.

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We know, brothers loved by God, that you are chosen,

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and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be 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 World English Bible reads: “We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you 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 (WEB): “We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you 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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