1 Thessalonians 1:5; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 3:7; 1 Thessalonians 3:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:13

1 Thessalonians 1:5

5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

5 For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith. I was afraid that in some way the tempter had tempted you and that our labors might have been in vain.

1 Thessalonians 3:7

7 Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith.

1 Thessalonians 3:9

9 How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?

1 Thessalonians 5:9

9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:13

13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.