1 Thessalonians 1:3 asv — remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before…

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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; "

— 1 Thessalonians 1:3, American Standard Version

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1 Thessalonians 1 — Context

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Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, unto 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 thanks to God always for you all, making mentionof youin 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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knowing, brethren beloved of God, your election,

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how that our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we showed ourselves toward you for your sake.

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And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit;

1 Thessalonians 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 1:3 say?
1 Thessalonians 1:3 in the American Standard Version reads: “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; ”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 1:3 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 1:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 1, verse 3.
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 1:3.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 1:3 in?
1 Thessalonians 1:3 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 1:3?
1 Thessalonians 1:3 reads (ASV): “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; ” 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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