1 Thessalonians 1:5

For our gospel hath not been unto you in word only, but in power also, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much fulness, as you know what manner of men we have been among you for your sakes.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

4Knowing, brethren beloved of God, your election:

6And you became followers of us, and of the Lord; receiving the word in much tribulation, with joy of the Holy Ghost:

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Cross References

Mark 16:20But they going forth preached every where: the Lord working withal, and confirming the word with signs that followed.

Acts 2:33Being exalted therefore by the right hand of God, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath poured forth this which you see and hear.

Acts 11:15And when I had begun to speak, the Holy Ghost fell upon them, as upon us also in the beginning.

Acts 16:14And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one that worshipped God, did hear: whose heart the Lord opened to attend to those things which were said by Paul.

Acts 20:33I have not coveted any man's silver, gold, or apparel, as

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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