New American Standard Bible 1995 NASB95
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1 Paul and 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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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 We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers;
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We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.
3 constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father,
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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 knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you;
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For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you,
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