1 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 3:3; 1 Thessalonians 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 3:7; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:18

1 Thessalonians 2:13

13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

5 For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith. I was afraid that in some way the tempter had tempted you and that our labors might have been in vain.

1 Thessalonians 3:7

7 Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith.

1 Thessalonians 4:3

3 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality;

1 Thessalonians 4:15

15 According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.