“We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,”
We thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, always praying for you — Paul's thanksgiving (eucharistēō) is foundational. The address 'God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ' (ho Theos patēr tou kyriou Iēsou Christou) establishes Trinitarian relationship: God is Father through Christ. 'Always praying' (pantote proseuchomai) shows constant intercession. Prayer precedes exhortation: relationship before instruction. The opening shapes the letter's posture toward them.
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