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“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances.” (vv. 16-18)

“We must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters” (v. 3)

“We did not eat anyone’s bread without paying for it; but with toil and labour we worked night and day, so that we might not burden any of you.” (vv. 7-8)

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’” (vv. 37-39)

“We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labour of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” (vv. 2-3)

“But we were gentle among you, like a nurse tenderly caring for her own children. So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.” (vv. 7-8)

“... urging and encouraging you and pleading that you should lead a life worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.” (v. 12)

“For we now live, if you continue to stand firm in the Lord. How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you?” (vv. 8-9)

“Finally, brothers and sisters, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus that, as you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God (as, in fact, you are doing), you should do so more and more.” (v. 1)

“Indeed you do love all the brothers and sisters throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, beloved, to do so more and more.” (v. 10)