We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;
Parallel translations
- WEB We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers,
- BSB We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers
- NKJV We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers,
- NASB We always give thanks to God for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers;
- NLT We always thank God for all of you and pray for you constantly.
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Quick answer
Paul and his companions constantly thank God for the Thessalonians and pray for them. Their love for this church overflows in gratitude and intercession.
Overview
Paul typically opens his letters with thanksgiving, and here it is unceasing and corporate—"all of you." Genuine pastoral affection expresses itself in prayer, attributing the church's good not to itself but to God as the giver. This sets a tone of warmth and models how Christians ought to remember one another before God.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Rom 1:8–9First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
- Eph 1:15–16Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
- Phlm 1:4I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
- Col 1:3We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
- Phil 1:3–4I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,
- 1 Cor 1:4I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;
- Rom 6:17But 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.
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