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Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Grace and grateful remembrance

Faith, Love, and Steadfast Hope · 1 Thessalonians 1

Story guide: The letter opens with grace, prayer, and gratitude for faith, love, and hope. This is an interpretive visual essay, not a record of an otherwise unreported event.

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1Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace.

2We always give thanks to God for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers unceasingly,

3remembering your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ before our God and Father,

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