1Th 1:2 | MHM | STEP | Thanksgiving to God Paul begins this letter by thanking God for the Thessalonians. He praises God for the blessings in their lives and the evidence of their faith. Thanksgiving is an important part of worship, and Paul shows how gratitude should include not only our own blessings but also the good things God does for others. He also joins his thankfulness with prayer, always remembering the Thessalonians and asking for God’s continued blessings upon them. v. 2 : Paul writes, We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers (1 Thessalonians 1:2 ). He constantly thanks God for the Thessalonians, showing his deep care for them. Along with his gratitude, he prays for them regularly, demonstrating that prayer and thanksgiving go hand in hand (Philippians 4:6 ).

‏ 1 Thessalonians 1:2

Thanksgiving to God

Paul begins this letter by thanking God for the Thessalonians. He praises God for the blessings in their lives and the evidence of their faith. Thanksgiving is an important part of worship, and Paul shows how gratitude should include not only our own blessings but also the good things God does for others. He also joins his thankfulness with prayer, always remembering the Thessalonians and asking for God’s continued blessings upon them.

v. 2: Paul writes, We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers (1 Thessalonians 1:2 ^a). He constantly thanks God for the Thessalonians, showing his deep care for them. Along with his gratitude, he prays for them regularly, demonstrating that prayer and thanksgiving go hand in hand (Philippians 4:6 ^b).