- In what ways did Paul show his love and concern for the Thessalonian Christians?
When, like Paul, we pray for our fellow-Christians, what does his example suggest that we ought to pray for them? - What is taught here concerning suffering for Christ?
Cf. John 16:33; 2 Tim. 3:12. To what danger does such an experience expose us (cf. 1 Pet. 5:8, 9), and how are they to be successfully faced? - Verses 11-13. How are love and sanctification linked in these verses?
Does this teach us anything important about what is involved in becoming holy?