After the introduction (1 Thessalonians 1:1) the apostle begins with a thanksgiving to God for the saving benefits bestowed on them, 1 Thessalonians 1:2-1:5. And then mentions the sure evidences of the good success of the gospel among them, which was notorious and famous in several other places, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-1:10. MHBCC 1113.1