| 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 |
| 1Th 1:1-4. |
The Thessalonians are given to understand both how mindful of them Saint Paul was at all time in thanksgiving, and prayer; |
| 1Th 1:5-10. |
and also how well he was persuaded of the truth and sincerity of their faith and conversion to God. |
| 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 |
| 1Th 2:1-17. |
In what manner the gospel was brought and preached to the Thessalonians, and in what sort also they received it. |
| 1Th 2:18-20. |
A reason is rendered both why Paul was so long absent from them, and also why he was so desirous to see them. |
| 1 Thessalonians chapter 3 |
| 1Th 3:1-9. |
Saint Paul testifies his great love to the Thessalonians, partly by sending Timothy unto them to strengthen and comfort them; partly by rejoicing in their well-doing; |
| 1Th 3:10-13. |
and partly by praying for them, and desiring a safe coming unto them. |
| 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 |
| 1Th 4:1-5. |
He exhorts them to go forward in all manner of godliness; |
| 1Th 4:6-8. |
to live holily and justly; |
| 1Th 4:9-10. |
to love one another; |
| 1Th 4:11-12. |
and quietly to follow their own business; |
| 1Th 4:13-16. |
and last of all, to sorrow moderately for the dead. |
| 1Th 4:17-18. |
And unto this last exhortation is annexed a brief description of the resurrection, and second coming of Christ to judgment. |
| 1 Thessalonians chapter 5 |
| 1Th 5:1-15. |
He proceeds in the former description of Christ's coming to judgment; |
| 1Th 5:16-22. |
and gives divers precepts; |
| 1Th 5:23-28. |
and so concludes the epistle. |
