1 Thessalonians 1:5
and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be amongst you for your sake.
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In Context
4We know, brothers loved by God, that you are chosen,
Cross References
Psalms 10:2In arrogance, the wicked hunt down the weak. They are caught in the schemes that they devise.
Mark 16:20They went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen.
Acts 2:33Being therefore exalted by the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this which you now see and hear.
Acts 11:15As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, even as on us at the beginning.
Acts 16:14A certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one who worshipped God, heard us. The Lord opened her heart to listen to the things which were spoken by Paul.
Acts 20:33I coveted no one’s silver, 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 →