1 Thessalonians 1:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 1:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 1:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 1:1 — KJV
“Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
— 1 Thessalonians 1:1 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 1:1 in Context — About the Book of 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is among Paul's earliest letters, written to brand-new believers facing persecution — full of encouragement, hope in Christ's return, and comfort for those grieving the dead in Christ. Its closing commands form the shortest discipleship plan ever: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in everything.
Cross-References for 1 Thessalonians 1:1
“Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:1: paul, silvanus, timotheus
“To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:1: god, father, lord
“Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:1: god, father, lord
“Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:1: god, father, lord
“Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:1: god, father, lord
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