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1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (view passage online)
Paul founded the church in Thessalonica amidst intense persecution, and it became a model of faith, love, and hope. He wrote this letter to encourage the believers as they continued to face hardships. The letter’s major themes focus on holiness and the encouragement of Christ’s return.
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