We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers,{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you towards one another abounds;
Here, as in the first epistle, Paul expresses sincere thanksgiving for the believers in Thessalonica. He first expresses thanksgiving for their growth in faith and love, especially in brotherly love toward each other in the church.