1 Thessalonians 1:5

5 for our 1gospel did not come to you in word only, but also 2in power and in the Holy Spirit and with 3full conviction; just as you know 4what kind of men we [a]proved to be among you for your sake.

1 Thessalonians 1:5 In-Context

3 constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father,
4 knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you;
5 for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.
6 You also became imitators of us and of the Lord , having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit,
7 so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.

Cross References 4

  • 1. 1 Corinthians 9:14
  • 2. Romans 15:19
  • 3. Luke 1:1; Colossians 2:2
  • 4. 1 Thessalonians 2:10

Footnotes 1

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