1 Thessalonians 1:5
because our preaching was not in words only with you, but with power, and with the Spirit of Holiness, and with the persuasion of truth. Also you know how we were among you, on account of you;
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
In Context
4For we know your election, my brethren, beloved of Aloha,
Cross References
Mark 16:20And they went forth and preached in every place, and our Lord helped them, and confirmed their words by the signs which they wrought.
Acts 2:33And he it is who at the right hand of Aloha is exalted, and hath received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, and hath shed forth this gift, which, behold, you see and you hear.
Acts 11:15And when I proceeded to speak there, the Spirit of Holiness overshadowed them, as upon us from the beginning.
Acts 16:14And a certain female, a seller of purple, who feared Aloha, her name was Lydia, of Theatira the city, (was there,) whose heart our Lord opened, and she heard that which Paulos spake.
Acts 20:33Silver, or gold, or raiment have I not coveted;
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 →