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because our message of the gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of persons we proved to be among you for your sake.
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And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of persecution you received the word with joy inspired by the Holy Spirit,
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