1. From Paul, Silas, and Timothy.To the church in Thessalonica in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3. We must always thank God for you. And we should do this because it is right. It is right because your faith is growing more and more. And the love that every one of you has for each other is also growing.
4. So we brag about you to the other churches of God. We tell them about the way you continue to be strong and have faith. You are being treated badly and are suffering many troubles, but you continue with strength and faith.
5. This is proof that God is right in his judgment. God wants you to be worthy of his kingdom. Your suffering is for that kingdom.
6. And God will do what is right. He will give trouble to those who trouble you.