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1 Thessalonians · read by Paul Washer
50 verses, in order. Only the verses Paul read aloud are shown.
1 Thessalonians 1
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We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayersRead from NASB1995 · The True Servant of Christ - Part 4
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and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:17
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Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,Read from NASB1995 · The Cross-Centered Life, Part 3
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because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.Read from NASB1995 · The True Servant of Christ - Part 1
1 Thessalonians 2
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You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain.Read from NASB1995 · The True Servant of Christ - Part 1
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As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.Read from NASB1995 · The True Servant of Christ - Part 1
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For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.Read from NASB1995 · The True Servant of Christ - Part 1
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Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.Read from NASB1995 · The True Servant of Christ - Part 1
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As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!Read from NASB1995 · The True Servant of Christ - Part 1
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Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.Read from NASB1995 · The True Servant of Christ - Part 2
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On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.Read from NASB1995 · The True Servant of Christ - Part 2
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We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15
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Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.Read from NASB1995 · The True Servant of Christ - Part 2
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You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.Read from NASB1995 · The True Servant of Christ - Part 2
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For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—Read from NASB1995 · The True Servant of Christ - Part 2
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encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.Read from NASB1995 · The True Servant of Christ - Part 3
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And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe.Read from NASB1995 · The True Servant of Christ - Part 4
1 Thessalonians 3
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So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens.Read from NASB1995 · Heart Cry Question Answer Panel 2006
1 Thessalonians 4
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Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3
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Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
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For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
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By the word of the Lord, we declare to you that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who have fallen asleep.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
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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.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18
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After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
1 Thessalonians 5
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Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3
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For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8
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While people are saying, "Peace and security," destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8
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But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8
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For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8
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So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8
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For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8
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But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8
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But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15
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In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15
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And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8
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Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:17
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Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:17
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Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.Read from NASB1995 · 1 Thessalonians 5:17
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The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.Read from NASB1995 · In Everything Give Thanks
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I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.Read from NASB1995 · In Everything Give Thanks