1 Thessalonians 1:5

For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in full assurance, as you know what sort of persons we were among you for your sakes.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

In Context

4because we know, brethren beloved of God, your election.

6And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction with joy of the Holy Spirit,

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Cross References

Mark 16:20And they went forth and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.

Acts 2:33Therefore, having been exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from his Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this, which you now see and hear.

Acts 11:15And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, as on us at the beginning.

Acts 16:14And a certain woman, named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God, heard; whose heart the Lord opened to attend to the things that were spoken by Paul.

Acts 20:33I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 1:3-6

Thanksgiving to God. ( a. d. 51.) 2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. I. The apostle begins… Read the whole commentary →

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