Skip to content
Scripture Mapping

1 Thessalonians 1

World English Bible

WEB

1Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers, 3remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and perseverance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father. 4We know, brothers loved by God, that you are chosen, 5and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake. 6You became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit, 7so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8For from you the word of the Lord has been declared, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone out, so that we need not say anything. 9For they themselves report concerning us what kind of a reception we had from you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, 10and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead: Jesus, who delivers us from the wrath to come.

World English Bible, 2020 stable text edition. Public domain; “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org. eBible.org

Overview

1 Thessalonians Chapter 1 serves as an introduction to Paul’s letter to the church in Thessalonica, highlighting the faith and perseverance of the believers there. Paul begins by expressing gratitude to God for the Thessalonians, noting their work produced by faith, labor prompted by love, and endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ (#JesusChrist). This triad of virtues—faith, love, and hope—sets the tone for the entire letter and reflects the transformative power of the Gospel in their lives. Paul emphasizes that their faith is not only known in their local community but has also become a model for other believers throughout Macedonia and Achaia, showcasing the impact of their witness (#Thessalonica).

The chapter continues by affirming the authenticity of Paul’s ministry among them. He reminds the Thessalonians that they received the message of the Gospel not merely as human words but as the very word of God, which is at work in them who believe. Paul recounts how the Thessalonians turned from idols to serve the living and true God, demonstrating a radical transformation that is central to the Christian faith. Furthermore, he speaks of their anticipation of the return of Jesus, who delivers them from the coming wrath, reinforcing the hope that sustains them amidst trials. This chapter encapsulates the essence of a vibrant faith community, rooted in the power of the Gospel and the hope of Christ’s return, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their faith journey.

Study

14 dimensions

Topics in this chapter

Related chapters

Your study

Take it with you

This chapter’s study as a Markdown file. The analysis was written for a notebook originally, so the hashtags arrive as hashtags and the passages as links.

Download the analysisDownload it with your notes and highlights