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1 Thessalonians 1:4-6
1599 Geneva Bible
1 Thessalonians 1:4-6
1599 Geneva Bible
4 Knowing, beloved brethren, that ye are [a]elect of God.
5 [b]For our Gospel was not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the holy Ghost, and in [c]much assurance, as ye know after what manner we were among you for your sakes.
6 [d]And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, and received the word in much affliction, with [e]joy of the holy Ghost,
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- 1 Thessalonians 1:4 Word for word, that your election is of God.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Another reason why they ought in no wise start back but continue to the end, because they cannot doubt of his doctrine which hath been so many ways confirmed unto them, even from heaven as they themselves did well know.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Paul showeth by two things, that there followed very great fruits of his preaching, to wit, by these gifts of the holy Ghost, and that certain assurance which was thoroughly settled in their minds, as appeared by their willing bearing of the cross.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Another reason: Because even to that day, they embraced the Gospel with great cheerfulness, insomuch that they were an example to all their neighbors: so that it should be more shame for them to faint in the mid-race.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:6 With joy which cometh from the holy Ghost.
1 Thessalonians 1:4-6
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 1:4-6
New International Version
4 For we know, brothers and sisters[a] loved by God,(A) that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel(B) came to you not simply with words but also with power,(C) with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know(D) how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators of us(E) and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering(F) with the joy(G) given by the Holy Spirit.(H)
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- 1 Thessalonians 1:4 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 2:1, 9, 14, 17; 3:7; 4:1, 10, 13; 5:1, 4, 12, 14, 25, 27.
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