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

For this cause also we thank God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard from us, ye received it not as the word of men, but (as it is in truth) the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things from your own countrymen, even as they have from the Jews:

For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God;

Night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.