17 And ^owhatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the ^pname of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

The Thessalonians’ Faith and Example

2 ^aWe give thanks to God always for all of you, ^bconstantly¹ mentioning you in our prayers,

Thanksgiving

3 ^aWe ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers,¹ as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the ^blove of every one of you for one another is increasing.