1 Thessalonians 5:23-25

Paul's Prayer for the Thessalonians and a Request Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians as he closed this letter was that God would continue setting them apart, or sanctifying, until they were complete. Further, he prayed the whole spirit, or man, which we might call mind, soul and body, would be kept safe by no sin being laid to his charge until Jesus comes again. God first called all Christians through the gospel (2 Thessalonians 2:14). He continues to call to righteousness through His word. The Almighty is able to set His followers apart and keep marks of blame off their records. He is faithful in that He will keep all of His promises and do His part. Anyone who would receive His promised blessings must fulfill the conditions He has stated (1 John 1:9; 1 John 2:24; Judges 1:21; Judges 1:24).

The apostle went on to make a request of his children in the faith in Thessalonica. How appropriate that any proclaimer of God's truth should ask for prayers in his behalf. Paul believed in prayer and constantly remembered others in his prayers, so he asked them to be mindful of him (1 Thessalonians 5:23-25).