1 Thessalonians 1:2
New International Version
We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.

New Living Translation
We always thank God for all of you and pray for you constantly.

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

Berean Standard Bible
We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers

Berean Literal Bible
We give thanks to God always concerning all of you, making mention in our prayers,

King James Bible
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;

New King James Version
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers,

New American Standard Bible
We always give thanks to God for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers;

NASB 1995
We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers;

NASB 1977
We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers;

Legacy Standard Bible
We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers;

Amplified Bible
We give thanks to God always for all of you, continually mentioning you in our prayers;

Christian Standard Bible
We always thank God for all of you, making mention of you constantly in our prayers.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
We always thank God for all of you, remembering you constantly in our prayers.

American Standard Version
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;

Contemporary English Version
We thank God for you and always mention you in our prayers. Each time we pray,

English Revised Version
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
We always thank God for all of you as we remember you in our prayers.

Good News Translation
We always thank God for you all and always mention you in our prayers.

International Standard Version
We always thank God for all of you when we mention you in our prayers.

Majority Standard Bible
We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers

NET Bible
We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers,

New Heart English Bible
We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers,

Webster's Bible Translation
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;

Weymouth New Testament
We continually give thanks to God because of you all, while we make mention of you in our prayers.

World English Bible
We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
We always give thanks to God for you all, making mention of you in our prayers,

Berean Literal Bible
We give thanks to God always concerning all of you, making mention in our prayers,

Young's Literal Translation
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers,

Smith's Literal Translation
We return thanks to God always for you all, making remembrance of you in our prayers continually;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Grace be to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for you all; making a remembrance of you in our prayers without ceasing,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Grace and peace to you. We give thanks to God always for all of you, keeping the memory of you in our prayers without ceasing,

New American Bible
We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly

New Revised Standard Version
We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
We give thanks to God always for you all, remembering you continually in our prayers;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
We thank God always for all of you, and we are reminded of you in our prayers constantly.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers,

Godbey New Testament
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention in our prayers;

Haweis New Testament
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;

Mace New Testament
We always mention you in our prayers, and give thanks to God for you all:

Weymouth New Testament
We continually give thanks to God because of you all, while we make mention of you in our prayers.

Worrell New Testament
We give thanks to God at all times for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;

Worsley New Testament
We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Greetings to the Thessalonians
1Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. 2We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers 3and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.…

Cross References
Philippians 1:3-4
I thank my God every time I remember you. / In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,

Colossians 1:3
We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,

Ephesians 1:15-16
For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, / I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,

Romans 1:8-9
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world. / God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

2 Thessalonians 1:3
We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.

Philemon 1:4
I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,

1 Corinthians 1:4
I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 1:3
I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.

Acts 16:25
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

2 Corinthians 1:11
as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

Psalm 105:1
Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.

Psalm 100:4
Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.

Psalm 30:12
that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.

Psalm 92:1
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,

Psalm 136:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.


Treasury of Scripture

We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;

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Romans 1:8,9
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world…

Romans 6:17
But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.

1 Corinthians 1:4
I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

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1 Thessalonians 1
1. The Thessalonians are told both how mindful of them Paul was in thanksgiving, and prayer;
5. and also how well he was persuaded of the truth and sincerity of their faith and conversion to God.














We always thank God
This phrase sets the tone for the entire letter, emphasizing a spirit of gratitude. The Greek word for "thank" is "eucharisteo," which conveys a deep sense of thankfulness and is the root of the word "Eucharist," reflecting the early Christian practice of giving thanks in all circumstances. The use of "always" indicates a continuous, habitual action, suggesting that gratitude is a foundational aspect of the Christian life. Historically, this reflects the early church's emphasis on thanksgiving as a response to God's grace and provision.

for all of you
Paul's gratitude is not selective but inclusive, covering the entire community of believers in Thessalonica. This inclusivity underscores the unity and equality within the body of Christ, where every member is valued. The phrase "all of you" reflects the communal nature of the early church, where believers supported and encouraged one another. It also highlights the apostolic concern for the spiritual well-being of each individual within the church.

making mention of you
The Greek word "mneia" for "mention" implies a deliberate act of remembrance. This suggests that Paul and his companions are intentional in their prayers, specifically recalling the Thessalonians before God. This practice of remembrance in prayer is a powerful expression of love and concern, demonstrating the deep relational bonds within the early Christian communities. It also serves as a model for believers to intercede for one another consistently.

in our prayers
Prayer is central to Paul's ministry and the life of the early church. The Greek word "proseuchomai" for "prayers" indicates a form of worship and communication with God that is both personal and communal. This phrase highlights the importance of prayer as a means of sustaining spiritual relationships and seeking divine guidance. Historically, prayer was a vital practice in the early church, reflecting dependence on God and fostering a sense of unity among believers.

(2) "We never set ourselves to prayer without remembering your faithful activity, loving laboriousness, cheerful and persevering endurance, and thanking God for it."

We.--All three are regarded as the writers, and no doubt the sentiments of all are expressed, though the letter is St. Paul's own composition. In 1Thessalonians 2:18 he corrects himself for using "we" where it was only true of himself. It may be noticed that St. Paul never speaks of himself alone in the plural in any of the other Epistles.

To God.--None of the success is due either to the preachers or to the converts.

Always.--Not as meaning "without ceasing," but "on every occasion that reminds us of you;" the words "in our prayers" specify the nappy occasions. Christians like best to be remembered then.

For you all.--"There is not one of you that we know of for whom we cannot give thanks: the whole church is what it should be."

Verse 2. - We. Many expositors (Cony-beare, Koch, Jowett) suppose that the plural is here used for the singular; as Paul elsewhere does in other parts of this Epistle. Thus: "Wherefore we would come unto you, even I Paul, once and again" (1 Thessalonians 2:18); "Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone" (1 Thessalonians 3:1). In these verses the pronoun "we" is evidently restricted to Paul. Still, however, Silvanus and Timotheus being mentioned directly before, it is most natural to include them here. Give thanks to God always for you all. All Paul's Epistles, with the solitary exception of the Epistle to the Galatians, commence with an expression of thanksgiving. Making mention of you in our prayers; whilst we are engaged in prayer for you. Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians took the form of thanksgiving.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
We always thank
Εὐχαριστοῦμεν (Eucharistoumen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 2168: From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.

God
Θεῷ (Theō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

for
περὶ (peri)
Preposition
Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.

all
πάντων (pantōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

of you,
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

making
ποιούμενοι (poioumenoi)
Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

mention [of you]
μνείαν (mneian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3417: Remembrance, recollection, mention; commemoration. From mnaomai or mimnesko; recollection; by implication, recital.

in
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

our
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

prayers
προσευχῶν (proseuchōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 4335: From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory.


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