1 Thessalonians

New Testament · Pauline Epistles · 5 chapters

Encouragement to a young church, and hope in the return of the Lord.

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Written by
Paul
Date
c. AD 50

Themes

  • Faith, love and hope
  • Holy living
  • The Lord’s return

Outline

  1. Thanks for the churchChapters 1–3
  2. Living to please God and the Lord’s comingChapters 4–5

Key verses

For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise.
1 Thessalonians 4:16
Rejoice at all times.
1 Thessalonians 5:16
Pray without ceasing.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18