1 Thessalonians 1:1
1 Thessalonians 1:1 (KJV)
1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:1 (Literal)
1 Paul, Silas, and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians [at rest] in [by] God, the Father, and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.
CONTEXT-Epistolary. Introduction.
1 Thessalonians 1:1
1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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The Structure of 1 Thessalonians (from E.W Bullinger's Companion Bible)
A) Epistolary. Introduction. 1:1
B) A | Thanksgiving. Narration. Appeal. 1:2- 3:10
B | Prayer. 3:11-13
B) A | Exhortation. Instruction. 4:1-5:22
B | Prayer 5:23-25
A) Epistolary. Conclusion. 5:26-28
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Topic: 1Th1:1, 1 Th 1:1