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2 Paul’s Prayer for the ThessaloniansWe always thank God for all of you when we mention you in our prayers.
3 In the presence of our God and Father, we constantly remember how your faith is active, your love is hard at work, and your hope in our Lord Jesus the Messiah is enduring.
4 Brothers whom God loves, we know that he has chosen you,
5 for the gospel we brought did not come to you in words only, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. Indeed, you know what kind of people we proved to be while we were with you, acting on your behalf.