1 Thessalonians

Epistles/Letters by Paul c. AD 50-51

First Thessalonians is one of Paul's earliest letters, encouraging a young church facing persecution. It addresses holy living, the return of Christ, and comfort for those grieving believers who have died.

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1 Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians 10 verses ≈ 1 min Paul ✓ Download Read Listen
2 Paul's Ministry in Thessalonica 20 verses ≈ 2 min Paul ✓ Download Read Listen
3 Timothy's Encouraging Report 13 verses ≈ 1 min Paul ✓ Download Read Listen
4 Living to Please God 18 verses ≈ 2 min Paul ✓ Download Read Listen
5 The Day of the Lord 28 verses ≈ 2 min Paul ✓ Download Read Listen

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Likely Paul's first letter - written around AD 50-51
Contains the most detailed teaching on the rapture (4:13-18)
Written just weeks after Paul was forced to leave Thessalonica
Every chapter ends with a reference to Christ's return
Contains 'pray without ceasing' (5:17)
Paul worked as a tentmaker to avoid being a burden (2:9)
The Thessalonians turned from idols to serve the living God
Contains 'quench not the Spirit' and 'prove all things' (5:19-21)
Paul sent Timothy to check on them because he was so concerned
One of the most affectionate of Paul's letters