1 Thessalonians 3:13

To the end hee may stablish your hearts vnblameable in holinesse before God euen our Father, at the comming of our Lord Iesus Christ with all his Saints. 1 Thessalonians 3:13 (KJV)

The book of 1 Thessalonians was written by the apostle Paul to the church in Thessalonica. In this particular verse, Paul is expressing his desire for the Thessalonian believers to be established in holiness before God at the coming of Jesus Christ. Paul’s prayer is for the hearts of the Thessalonian believers to be strengthened and established. This emphasizes the importance of a firm foundation and steadfastness in faith, highlighting that Christian growth is a continuous process. The goal of being established in holiness means living a life set apart for God, free from moral fault, which is achieved through God’s work in believers by the Holy Spirit. The standard of holiness is set before God the Father, and believers are called to live in a way that pleases Him. Paul reminds the Thessalonians of the second coming of Jesus Christ. The anticipation of Christ’s return serves as a powerful incentive for holy living, as believers will give an account for their actions when He comes again. Paul also mentions that Christ will return with all His saints, underscoring the unity of the body of Christ and the fulfillment of God’s plan for His people. With all his saints refers to the triumphant return of Christ, accompanied by all believers who have gone before us. It is important to note that the opening quotation, “And the Father himself, and our Lord Jesus Christ, be with you, to make good the work of faith and labour,” does not appear in 1 Thessalonians or elsewhere in the King James Version of the Bible.