2 Thessalonians 1:3

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;

Are

1 Thessalonians 3:6

As it is

Luke 15:32

Philippians 1:7

2 Peter 1:13

General references

Bible References

Are

But for you, brothers, whom the Lord loves, I ought to give thanks to God continually, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation in consecration of the Spirit and belief of the truth.

First I thank my God, through Jesus Christ, for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed throughout all the world.

I am always thanking God on your behalf, for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus;

I am continually thanking God for all, always making mention of you in my prayers,

But now that Timothy has returned from you to me, and has brought good news of your faith and love, and that you are still holding me in affectionate remembrance, always longing to see me as I also am longing to see you.

As it is

"'But it was fitting that we should make merry and rejoice, for this brother of yours was dead and is alive; he was lost and is found.'"

It is but just that I should be thus mindful of you all, because I have you in my heart, and because in these fetters of mine and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel you are all my fellow partners in the privilege.

So I think it right, as long as I am in this "tent," to rouse you by way of reminding you,

General references

"This is my command, Love one another as I have loved you.

Let all that you do be done in love.

I am ever mentioning you in my prayers, and giving thanks to God,

Let brotherly love continue.