Anticipating Christ’s return results to godly living
May God our Father and our Lord Jesus bring us to you very soon. And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow...
Spurring one another
It gives us new life to know that you are standing firm in the Lord. How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy as we...
Evidence of godliness
But now Timothy has just returned, bringing us good news about your faith and love. He reports that you always remember our visit with...
Faith is the victory
Faith is the victory You know that we are destined for such troubles. Even while we were with you, we warned you that troubles would soon...
Caring for others
Finally, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to stay alone in Athens, and we sent Timothy to visit you. He is our brother and...
Crown of joy
After all, what gives us hope and joy, and what will be our proud reward and crown as we stand before our Lord Jesus when he returns? It...
God's purposes always prevail
Dear brothers and sisters, after we were separated from you for a little while (though our hearts never left you), we tried very hard to...
Surrounded by fellow believers
Surrounded by fellow believers And then, dear brothers and sisters, you suffered persecution from your own countrymen. In this way, you...
Fruitful living through God’s Word
And then, dear brothers and sisters, you suffered persecution from your own countrymen. In this way, you imitated the believers in God’s...
Living lives on God's Word
We pleaded with you, encouraged you, and urged you to live your lives in a way that God would consider worthy. For he called you to share...




