1 Thessalonians 1:3

Translations

Modern

…and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Traditional

Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

Literal

…unceasingly remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love, and the endurance of the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Latin

…memores operis fidei vestræ, et laboris, et caritatis, et sustinentiæ spei Domini nostri Jesu Christi, ante Deum et Patrem nostrum:

Original

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English

…and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Notes

1 Thessalonians 1:3

The apostle Paul was grateful because the Thessalonians showed loyal work, deeds of love, and steady hope (see 3:6; 5:8; 2 Thessalonians 1:3–4).

1 Thessalonians 1:2–10

The apostle Paul first thanks God for the faith, love, and hope of the Thessalonian Christians (1:2–3). Then he recalls how they heard the good news about Jesus (1:4–5), and how they accepted its message (1:6–10). Paul mentions these themes again in 2:1–12 and 2:13–16.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Faith and Good Deeds

Related verses

1 Corinthians 13:13
And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love.
Revelation 2:19
I know your deeds—your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance—and your latest deeds are greater than your first.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.
2 Thessalonians 1:11
To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,
Romans 8:24–25
For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?
1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,
Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 6:9
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
2 Corinthians 8:7–9
But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
1 John 3:3
And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.
1 Thessalonians 3:6
But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

Parallels

2 Thessalonians 1:1–4

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

First Letter to the Thessalonians Gratitude

Topics

Christian Minister: Love of, for the Ekklesia (The Body of Christ), Exemplified by Paul Faith in Christ Is: Fruitful Faith: Thessalonians God: Fatherhood of Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Hope: Leads to Patience Hope: Thessalonians Love of Man for Man Love to Man is an Active Principle Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Patience: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: Exemplified Righteous: Described Righteousness: Fruits of Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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