²² Then it seemed good to ^(A)the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them to send to ^(B)Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas who was called Barsabbas, and ^(C)Silas, leading men among ^(D)the brothers,

Giving Thanks for These Believers

1 ^(A)Paul, ^(B)Silvanus, and ^(C)Timothy,

To the ^(D)church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: ^(E)Grace to you and peace.

Giving Thanks for Faith and Perseverance

1 ^(A)Paul, ^(B)Silvanus, and ^(C)Timothy,

To the ^(D)church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

¹² Through ^(A)Silvanus, our faithful brother ^[a](for so I regard him), ^(B)I have written to you briefly, ^[b]exhorting and testifying that this is ^(C)the true grace of God. ^(D)Stand firm in it!