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1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.
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1 Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.
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2 We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly
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2 We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers.
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3 remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
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3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
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4 For we know, brothers and sisters beloved by God, that he has chosen you,
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4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you,
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