I Thessalonians

  1. Greetings (1:1)

  2. Personal histories (1:2-3:13)

    • Thanksgiving and remembrance of the Thessalonians’ example (1:2-10)
    • Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica (2:1-12)
    • The Thessalonians’ example of resolute faith in persecution (2:13-16)
    • Paul’s desire to visit Thessalonica again (2:17-3:13)

  3. Teaching and practice (4:1-5:22)

    • Exhortation to a lifestyle pleasing to God (4:1-12)
    • Teaching about the Lord’s coming, with related encouragement and exhortation (4:13-5:11)
    • Final exhortations (5:12-22)

  4. Benediction and parting words (5:23-28)

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