We give thanks to God always for you all "We," i.e. the three above named. Here, as in Philippians 1:4, he has thankfulness and joy over them "all;" no other Churches seem to have been so much to the Apostle's mind as these two. And everything dear to him or useful to others in his friends moves him to gratitude toward God on their account. This St Paul felt that he "owed to God" (2 Thessalonians 1:3), the Source of al goodness in men; and it was the best and safest way of commending them.

making mention of you in our prayers i.e. when engaged in prayer. As often as the Apostle and his companions prayed, the Thessalonian Church came to their mind; and with supplication praise on their behalf constantly mingled. For the connection of prayerand thanksgiving, see notes on ch. 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18.

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