Exposition 1:1-12 I. Pastoral Encouragement. A. Praise of the church. 1:1-4 b. Promise to the church. 1:5-10 C. Prayer for the church. 1:11-12 1. The Saints abounds through their persecution - Good abounds. 1:3-4 2. The Saviour abounds through their persecution - Glory abounds. 1:10-12 1. Encouragement. 1:1-4 2. Exhortation. 1:5-12 In this chapter Paul Commends and Comforts the Thessalonians in their Persecution,. He deals with the Discouraged believers Persecution and Restores their Hope. V.1-12 Describes 2 different groups of people with 2 different eternal futures.