Education · English source edition
1 Thessalonians
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Former idol worshipers receiving the word amid affliction and becoming an example through faith, love, and hope
Open study →Passage study 02 · 1 Thessalonians 2Paul working with his hands and caring for the believers with the gentleness of a nurse and encouragement of a father
Open study →Passage study 03 · 1 Thessalonians 3Timothy returning with good news and Paul responding with gratitude and prayer
Open study →Passage study 04 · 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12Believers practicing holiness, brotherly love, quiet work, and honorable conduct in daily community life
Open study →Passage study 05 · 1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:11Grieving believers comforting one another with resurrection and Christ’s coming, then staying awake as children of light
Open study →Passage study 06 · 1 Thessalonians 5:12–28A church respecting leaders, helping the weak, testing teaching, praying, rejoicing, and holding fast to what is good
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