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[This letter is from] Paul, and Silvanus and Timothy, [and is being sent] to the church of the Thessalonians [Note: This was a town in present-day northeastern Greece] in [fellowship with] God, the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. May God's unearned favor and peace be upon you.

Verse ConceptsExamples Of FaithPeace, From GodApostles, DescriptionGreetingsLettersChurch, Examples OfGrace Be To YouLetters To Local ChurchesThe FatherPeace To You

for now we [really] live, if you [continue to] stand firm in [the service of] the Lord [i.e., Paul could enjoy life much more in knowing that the Thessalonians were living for the Lord faithfully].

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[This letter is from] Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, [and is being sent] to the church of the Thessalonians in [fellowship with] God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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So, when we could not stand it any longer [Note: Paul's concern for the spiritual well-being of the Thessalonian Christians became unbearable], we [i.e., I, See verse 5] thought it best to be left behind, alone, at Athens [Note: Paul was willing to labor alone at Athens, so he could send his fellow-workers to minister to others. See Acts 17],

Verse ConceptsIsolated PersonsPeople Abandoning People

But we ought to thank God for you always, brothers [who are] dearly loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning [Note: Some manuscripts use the Greek word for "firstfruits" instead of "beginning" here, but it is difficult to know in what sense the Thessalonian Christians were "first"], in order to be saved through being set apart by the Holy Spirit and through belief of the truth [of the Gospel].

Verse Conceptsethics, and graceelection, to salvationElection, Results InElection, Characteristics OfChristiansBeing ChosenBeginningGod, Purpose OfGrace, And Holy SpiritHoliness, Believers' Growth InPeople Of God, In NtPredestined PeopleSanctification, Means And ResultsSanctification, Nature And BasisAcceptance, Of The GospelBeing ForeordainedThe Holy Spirit And PraiseThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationSaved By FaithFrom The BeginningChosen DisciplesThanking God For PeopleThe Gospel Of SalvationElectSanctificationChristians Being Called Brothers