1 Thessalonians 3:6 Commentary and Bible Study

Here, you can see this priority of faith. Paul probably was not so much concerned about the fact that they desired to see the apostle and his fellow workers, as concerned about what it indicated. They remembered the preachers so well and they longed to see them, it meant that there was gratitude in their heart and affection toward them because they were so grateful for the message of salvation.It was a sign they were saved. That at the front of it all, faith, love, gratitude, stands faith. That is what Paul most wants to know about and that is the most important thing for us.