1 Thessalonians 1:5
For our Gospel has not been among you in word alone, but also in virtue, and in the Holy Spirit, and with a great fullness, in the same manner as you know we have acted among you for your sake.
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4For we know, brothers, beloved of God, of your election.
Cross References
Psalms 10:2I trust in the Lord. How can you say to my soul, “Sojourn to the mountain, like a sparrow.”
Mark 16:20Then they, setting out, preached everywhere, with the Lord cooperating and confirming the word by the accompanying signs.
Acts 2:33Therefore, being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the Promise of the Holy Spirit, he poured this out, just as you now see and hear.
Acts 11:15And when I had begun to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as upon us also, in the beginning.
Acts 16:14And a certain woman, named Lydia, a seller of purple in the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, listened. And the Lord opened her heart to be receptive to what Paul was saying.
Acts 20:33I have coveted neither silver and gold, nor 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 →