1 Thessalonians: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

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1 Thessalonians encourages a young church in faith, holiness, love, endurance, and hope in Christ’s return.

Testament

New Testament

Genre

Epistle

Chapters

5

Chapter index

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01

Faithful beginningsPermalink

1 Thessalonians 1–3 · Thanksgiving, ministry, affection, and endurance

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02

Holy hopePermalink

1 Thessalonians 4–5 · Holiness, love, resurrection hope, and watchfulness

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