-
The Prescript and Thanksgiving (
1:1–10
)
- The Prescript (
1:1
)
- The Thanksgiving (
1:2–10
)
-
Paul's Ministry in Thessalonica (
2:1–16
)
- The Divine Basis for the Initial Visit (
2:1–4
)
- Their Behaviour and Example (
2:5–12
)
- The Response of the Thessalonians (
2:13–16
)
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The Present Situation (
2:17–3:13
)
- Paul's Desire to Visit the Thessalonians (
2:17–20
)
- Timothy's Mission (
3:1–5
)
- Thankful Receipt of Timothy's Report (
3:6–10
)
- Prayer for the Thessalonians (
3:11–13
)
-
Living a Life Pleasing to God (
4:1–12
)
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The Lord's Coming (
4:13–5:11
)
- The Circumstances of this Coming (
4:13–18
)
- The Need for Wakefulness (
5:1–11
)
-
Final Exhortations and Greetings (
5:12–28
)
- Honouring Leaders (
5:12–13
)
- Christian Identity-Indicators (
5:14–22
)
- Prayer for the Thessalonians (
5:23–4
)
- Closing Prayer and Instructions (
5:25–8
)