1 THESSALONIANS 2

PAUL TEACHES TO LIVE IN A MANNER THAT IMITATES JESUS 

Paul reminds the Thessalonians of his visit to Thessalonica, where he and Silas traveled together to spread the gospel message (Acts 17). Paul did not travel for his own purposes, but to entrust the Thessalonians with the news of Jesus as God had intended. Speaking of his love for the people in Thessalonica, Paul remembers the great extent they worked to share the good news of the gospel with them. After hearing Paul’s message, they knew that he was speaking the word of God.

Knowing the followers of Jesus would face rejection and persecution, Paul encourages them to live in a manner that honors God and imitates Jesus. Paul greatly desires to see the believers in Thessalonica and praises God for providing them with faithfulness.