1 Thessalonians 1:5
Because our good news came to you, not in word only, but in power, and in the Holy Spirit, so that you were completely certain of it; even as you saw what our behaviour to you was like from our love to you.
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4Being conscious, my brothers, dear to God, that you have been marked out by God's purpose;
Cross References
Psalms 10:2The evil-doer in his pride is cruel to the poor; let him be taken by the tricks of his invention.
Mark 16:20And they went out, preaching everywhere, the Lord working with them, and giving witness to the word by the signs which came after. So be it.
Acts 2:33And so, being lifted up to the right hand of God, and having the Father's word that the Holy Spirit would come, he has sent this thing, which now you see and have knowledge of.
Acts 11:15And, while I was talking to them, the Holy Spirit came on them, as on us at first.
Acts 16:14And a certain woman named Lydia, a trader in purple cloth of the town of Thyatira, and a God-fearing woman, gave ear to us: whose heart the Lord made open to give attention to the things which Paul was saying.
Acts 20:33I have had no desire for any man's silver or gold or clothing.
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 →