- Paul, Silas, and Timothy write to the adelphi of the Church of the Thessalonians, thanking them for their prayers and labors. They are praised for turning away from idols, and for serving the living and true God and his Son. #1Th1
- Paul defends his ministry as being solely for the purpose of spreading the gospel without flattery or deceit. It is as a parent caring for a child. By receiving the word of God, you are suffering from your people as Jesus suffered from the Jews. #1Th2
- When we could bear it no longer, we sent Timothy from Athens to comfort you in the faith and to see if you had been tempted by the tempter. Timothy returned with the good tidings of your faith and charity, and that you stand fast in the Lord. #1Th3
- To please God, live a life free of sexual immorality. Do not defraud your brother. That you may lack nothing, be quiet, mind your own business, work with your own hands. As Christ rose from the dead, the dead & now we the living shall arise to be with the Lord forever. #1Th4
- The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. You, children of the light, do not belong to the darkness. Encourage one another, work hard, do not repay evil with evil, but always strive to be good. Rejoice and pray always, #1Th5
- The second letter from Paul, Silas, and Timothy praise the Thessalonians for their perseverance and faith. God is just, and will pay back with flaming fire and everlasting destruction those that do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. #2Th1
- The coming of Jesus Christ will not happen until the man of sin proclaims himself God and sets himself in God’s temple. His wickedness, revealed through signs and wonders accorded by Satan, will deceive many. Believe in the truth of the Lord Jesus to be saved. #2Th2
- Pray that the word of the Lord be spread rapidly, and that you are delivered from evil. Avoid the disorderly who do not follow tradition. Do not be idle and disruptive, but labor & toil. That any should not work, neither should he eat. The grace of our Lord be with you all. #2Th3