Bible Strands
1 Thessalonians 1:3
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Thessalonian church during his missionary journey, thanking God while reflecting on the believers' recent conversion and spiritual growth.
The words — μνημονεύοντες (mnēmoneuontes) translates to "continually remembering," and ἔργου (ergou) means "work" or "deed."
The thread — The triad of faith, love, and hope recurs in 1 Corinthians 13:13, while the emphasis on active devotion aligns with Revelation 2:19 and Galatians 5:6.
Why it lands — The text records Paul thanking God for the Thessalonians' active faith, love, and hope, and it requires readers to examine their own spiritual practices for similar tangible evidence.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;
Cross-references
- 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love.
- Revelation 2:19 I know your deeds—your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance—and your latest deeds are greater than your first.
- Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.
- Romans 8:24 For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?
- 2 Thessalonians 1:11 To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,
- 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,
- Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Galatians 6:9 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
- 2 Corinthians 8:7 But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6 But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.