1 Thessalonians is one of Paul's earliest letters, written to encourage the newly growing church in Thessalonica who were experiencing persecution. This letter contains exhortations to live a holy life, work diligently, and teachings about the second coming of Jesus. Its message emphasizes hope in Christ amid difficulties.
Author: Apostle Paul (along with Silas and Timothy)
Date of Writing: Around AD 50–51, while Paul was in Corinth.
1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace. 2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, … Baca Selengkapnya
Read 1 Thessalonians 2 – Paul’s Ministry in Thessalonica and Joy in the Church in English with verse numbers preserved for devotional reading.
1 We could no longer endure it, so we decided to remain alone in Athens. 2 And we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you concerning your faith, 3 that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that … Baca Selengkapnya
Read 1 Thessalonians 4 – Exhortation to Holy Living and the Lord’s Coming in English with verse numbers preserved for devotional reading.
Read 1 Thessalonians 5 – Watchfulness, Exhortations, and Greetings in English with verse numbers preserved for devotional reading.
