II Thessalonians 1:3
The Scripture
(3) We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Second Thessalonians 1 opens with Paul thanking God for the Thessalonians' growing faith and love despite ongoing persecution. He views their afflictions as evidence of God's righteous judgment, assuring them they are counted worthy of His kingdom. The chapter closes with the promise that the Lord Jesus will return in flaming fire to judge the disobedient and be glorified in his saints, and Paul's prayer that God fulfill their calling.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
II Thessalonians 2:13Romans 1:8I Corinthians 1:4I Thessalonians 1:2I Thessalonians 1:3I Thessalonians 3:6I Thessalonians 3:9Luke 15:32Philippians 1:7II Peter 1:13Job 17:9Psalms 84:7
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