We give thanks to God, always making mention concerning all of you upon our worshiping, unceasingly remembering your work of faith and hard labor of love and patience of hope concerning our Lord Jesus Christ before God even our Father, knowing, brethren beloved by God, your choice (1 Thessalonians 1:2–4).
Paul had only three Sabbath days with the Thessalonians, yet his brief time with them brought about a drastic change in their lives as they worked out the salvation they now possessed. Unlike many of the Jews who chose to reject the truth of the resurrected Christ and sought to have Paul killed, the men and women of Thessalonica chose to accept the gospel message.
As Paul worshiped God—giving Him credit for what He had done—he was continually reminded of the work among the Thessalonians, who expressed their faith through action, demonstrated love toward other saints, and showed patient hope in the coming of our Lord.