Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
    Chapter 2. In the first part of chapter two Paul emphasizes the characteristics of his work among them by pointing out: 1) They had preached with boldness in the face of opposition (1 Thessalonians 2:2); 2) Their preaching had been free from deceit, and they had spoken so as to please God (1 Thessalonians 2:3-4); 3) They did not seek glory from men (1 Thessalonians 2:6); 4) They had preached the Gospel in love and truth and for the Thessalonians ( 1 Thessalonians 2:8); 5) They had worked with their hands that they might not be a burden to the brethren (1 Thessalonians 2:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:8).