1 Thessalonians 1:3

“Remembering without ceasing, etc.] The phrase “without ceasing”, is, by the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions, joined to the last clause of the preceding verse; and the remembrance the apostle speaks of is either a distinct thing from the mention made of them in prayer, and suggests that they bore them on their minds at other times also; or it is the same with it; or rather a reason of their mentioning of them then, because they remembered them, and the following things of theirs: as your work of faith; by which is meant not the principle of faith, for as such that is God's work, the product of his grace, and the effect of his almighty power; but the operative virtue and exercise…”

“work of faith--the working reality of your faith; its alacrity in receiving the truth, and in evincing itself by its fruits. Not an otiose assent; but a realizing, working faith; not "in word only," but in one continuous chain of "work" (singular, not plural, works), Th1 1:5-10; Jam 2:22. So "the work of faith" in Th2 1:11 implies its perfect development (compare Jam 1:4). The other governing substantives similarly mark respectively the characteristic manifestation of the grace which follows each in the genitive. Faith, love, and hope, are the three great Christian graces (Th1 5:8; Co1 13:13). labour of love--The Greek implies toil, or troublesome labor, which we are stimulated by love to…”

“Remembering without ceasing - Remembering your faith and love whenever we pray. This is not to be understood literally, but it is language such as we use respecting anything that interests us much. It is constantly in our mind. Such an interest the apostle had in the churches which he had established. Your work of faith - That is, your showing or evincing faith. The reference is probably to acts of duty, holiness, and benevolence, which proved that they exercised faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Works of faith are those to which faith prompts, and which show that there is faith in the heart. This does not mean, therefore, a work of their own producing faith, but a work which showed that they…”

“Remembering in the sight of God - That is, praising him for it. Your work of faith - Your active, ever - working faith. And labour of love - Love continually labouring for the bodies or souls of men. They who do not thus labour, do not love. Faith works, love labours, hope patiently suffers all things. 1 Thessalonians 1:4”

“1:3 The reason for Paul’s gratitude was the Thessalonians’ faithful work, loving deeds, and enduring hope (or confidence; see 3:6; 5:8; 2 Thes 1:3-4).”

“Remembering: Th1 3:6; Ti2 1:3-5 your: Th1 2:13, Th1 2:14; Joh 6:27-29; Rom 16:26; Co1 15:58; Gal 5:6; Th2 1:3, Th2 1:11; Heb 4:11, Heb 11:7, Heb 11:8, Heb 11:17, Heb 11:24-34; Jam 2:17-26; Rev 2:19 and labour: Gen 29:20; Sol 8:7; Joh 14:15, Joh 14:21-23, Joh 15:10, Joh 21:15-17; Rom 16:6; Co1 13:4-7; Co2 5:14, Co2 5:15, Co2 8:7-9; Gal 5:13; Plm 1:5-7; Heb 6:10, Heb 6:11; Jo1 3:18, Jo1 5:3; Rev 2:2-4 and patience: Rom 2:7, Rom 5:3-5, Rom 8:24, Rom 8:25, Rom 12:12, Rom 15:13; Co1 13:13; Gal 6:9; Heb 6:15; Heb 10:36; Jam 1:3, Jam 1:4, Jam 5:7, Jam 5:8; Jo1 3:3; Rev 3:10 in the: Ecc 2:26; Act 3:19, Act 10:31; Co2 2:17; Ti1 2:3; Heb 13:21; Pe1 3:4; Jo1 3:21 1 Thessalonians 1:4”