[1] Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace, from God Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. [2] We give thanks to God always for all, making mention in prayers; [3] Remembering without ceasing work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and Father; [4] Knowing, brethren beloved, election of God.