"Commendation and Intercession" 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

In his first letter to this church, Paul expressed unrestrained enthusiasm for church life in Thessalonica.  A second letter follows quickly after the first one because a problem surfaces regarding daily work ethic of some in light of the coming return of Jesus.  Paul begins this new letter with a reminder of his pride in them and his specific prayers offered for them.