New Testament · Paul's Letters

1 Thessalonians

Written by Paul, with Silas and Timothy. Written for A young church in Thessalonica facing pressure.

Big picture in three sentences

First Thessalonians is one of Paul's earliest letters.

He thanks God for their faith, love, and hope.

He comforts them about Christians who have died and tells them to encourage one another.

Encourage one another and build each other up is the letter's family motto.

Key verse · 1 Thessalonians 5:11

“Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.”