1 Thessalonians 1:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:9

1 Thessalonians 1:4

4 knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you;

1 Thessalonians 4:9

9 Now as to the love of the brethren, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another;