¹ Paul and Silvanus and Timothy,

To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: ² Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

³ We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater; ⁴ therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your [a]perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. —2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Introduction

I. The Background of the Epistle (1-2)

A. Author

B. Audience

C. Aim

D. Arrangement

II. The Boasting of the Apostle (3-4)

A. Enlarging Faith (3a)

B. Expanding Love (3b)

C. Enduring Hope (4)

Conclusion