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1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

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1 I, Paul, together here with Silas and Timothy, send greetings to the church at Thessalonica, Christians assembled by God the Father and by the Master, Jesus Christ. God's amazing grace be with you! God's robust peace!
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.
2 Every time we think of you, we thank God for you. Day and night you're in our prayers
2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.
3 as we call to mind your work of faith, your labor of love, and your patience of hope in following our Master, Jesus Christ, before God our Father.
3 We 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.
4 It is clear to us, friends, that God not only loves you very much but also has put his hand on you for something special.
4 For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you,
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