The main body of the letter consists of two main sections. The first main division (1 Thessalonians 2:1 – 3:13) narrates Paul’s initial contact with the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 2:1–12); their initial response to his preaching (1 Thessalonians 2:13–16); his longing for them, which resulted in Timothy’s mission to encourage them in their faith (1 Thessalonians 2:17 – 3:10); and a prayer for further contact (1 Thessalonians 3:11–13). The second main division (1 Thessalonians 4:1 – 5:22) comprises various kinds of exhortation, as well as a correction of mistaken beliefs about the coming of the Lord.