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An anonymous community listens around a low courtyard table with papyrus and lamp while adults share bread.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

2 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Grace and Growing Love

Faith Growing Under Affliction · 2 Thessalonians 1

Story guide: Visual essay: The letter greets a community whose faith and mutual love are increasing.

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1Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

2Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

3We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing abundantly and the love of each and every one of you for one another is increasing,

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