1 Thessalonians 1:3

1:3 because we recall in the presence of our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

3:2 We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,

3:10 We pray earnestly night and day to see you in person and make up what may be lacking in your faith.

3:12 And may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we do for you,

4:11 to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you.

5:5 For you all are sons of the light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of the darkness.

Final Instructions

5:12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who labor among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you,