1 Thessalonians 1:4-6
New English Translation
4 We know,[a] brothers and sisters[b] loved by God, that he has chosen you,[c] 5 in that[d] our gospel did not come to you merely in words,[e] but in power and in the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction (surely you recall the character we displayed when we came among you to help you).[f]
6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, when you received[g] the message with joy that comes from the Holy Spirit, despite great affliction.
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- 1 Thessalonians 1:4 tn Grk “knowing.” Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, the participle εἰδότες (eidotes) has been translated as a finite verb and a new sentence started here in the translation.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:4 tn Grk “brothers,” but the Greek word may be used for “brothers and sisters” or “fellow Christians” as here (cf. BDAG 18 s.v. ἀδελφός 1, where considerable nonbiblical evidence for the plural ἀδελφοί [adelphoi] meaning “brothers and sisters” is cited).
- 1 Thessalonians 1:4 tn Grk “your election.”
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 tn Or “because.”
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 tn Or “speech,” or “an act of speaking.”
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 tn Grk “just as you know what sort of people we were among you for your sakes.” Verse 5 reflects on the experience of Paul and his fellow preachers; v. 6 begins to describe the Thessalonians’ response.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:6 tn Or “after you received.”
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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