1Th 3:12 | TNotes | STEP | 3:12 A characteristic of this church was their love for one another as members of God’s family (4:9 ; 2 Thes 1:3-4 ). Paul prays that their love will grow and overflow toward those outside the Christian community (cp. 1 Thes 5:15 ; Gal 6:10 ; 2 Tim 2:24 ; Titus 3:2 ) even in the face of persecution.

c2 Thes 1:3-4►

d1 Thes 5:15►

eGal 6:10►

f2 Tim 2:24►

gTitus 3:2►

‏ 1 Thessalonians 3:12

3:12 ^a A characteristic of this church was their love for one another as members of God’s family (4:9 ^b; 2 Thes 1:3-4 ^c). Paul prays that their love will grow and overflow toward those outside the Christian community (cp. 1 Thes 5:15 ^d; Gal 6:10 ^e; 2 Tim 2:24 ^f; Titus 3:2 ^g) even in the face of persecution.