1 THESSALONIANS 3

TIMOTHY RETURNS WITH A HOPEFUL UPDATE 

Paul is concerned about the newfound faith of the people in Thessalonica and worries that they have been tempted to abandon their belief in Jesus. Paul sends Timothy to visit and see how they are doing. When Timothy returns, Paul receives the encouraging message that the Christians in Thessalonica remain steadfast. Despite facing persecution, the believers remained faithful.

Showing the personal nature of Paul’s ministry, Paul writes that he deeply misses the people and cares for them greatly. Paul prays on behalf of the Thessalonians and asks God to provide them with endurance and increasing love for one another, and to establish their hearts with holiness.