1 Thessalonians 1:5

For our gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with full conviction. You know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

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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 loved by God, that he has chosen you.

6And you became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word despite much affliction, with joy from the Holy Spirit:

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Cross References

Mark 16:20And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with accompanying signs.]

Acts 2:33Therefore, being exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured forth this, which you now see and hear.

Acts 11:15And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as upon us in the beginning.

Acts 16:14And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, who worshipped God, heard us. The Lord opened her heart, so she attended to the things which were spoken by Paul.

Acts 20:33I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or 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 →

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