The Thessalonians' Faith and Example

We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers,

And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.

For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God,

give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.