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 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.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

13 For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

5 For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor would be in vain.

1 Thessalonians 3:7

7 for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith;

1 Thessalonians 3:9

9 For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account,

1 Thessalonians 5:9

9 For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

1 Thessalonians 5:13

13 and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.