1 Thessalonians 1:5

For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the holy Ghost, and in much certainty; as ye know what sort of persons we were among you for your sakes.

1770 John Worsley NT

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, beloved brethren, your election by God.

6And ye became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word tho' in much affliction, yet with joy of the holy Ghost.

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Cross References

Mark 16:20And they went forth and preached every where, the Lord co-operating with them, and confirming the word by miracles following upon it. Amen.

Acts 2:33Therefore being exalted by the right hand of God, and having received of the Father the promise of the holy Spirit, He hath poured forth this gift, which ye now see and hear.

Acts 11:15And when I began to speak, the holy Spirit fell on them, even as it did upon us at the beginning.

Acts 16:14And a certain woman named Lydia, a purple-seller of the city of Thyatira, who worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened to attend to the things that were spoken by Paul.

Acts 20:33I have coveted no one'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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