⁸ First, ^(A)I thank my God through Jesus Christ ^[a]for you all, because ^(B)your faith is being proclaimed throughout the whole world.

^20 (A)always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to ^[a](B)God, even the Father;

^2 (A)We give thanks to God always for all of you, ^(B)making mention of you in our prayers;

^13 (A)But we should always give thanks to God for you, ^(B)brethren beloved by the Lord, because ^(C)God has chosen you ^[a]from the beginning ^(D)for salvation ^[b](E)through sanctification ^[c]by the Spirit and faith in the truth.