在神我們的父面前,不住地記念你們在我們主耶穌基督裡的信仰的行為、愛心的勞苦,以及對盼望的忍耐。 蒙神所愛的弟兄們,我們知道你們是蒙揀選的, 因為我們的福音傳到你們那裡,不僅是藉著話語,也是藉著能力、聖靈和充分的確信。你們知道,為了你們的緣故,我們在你們中間是怎樣為人的。

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We remember before our God and Father(A) your work produced by faith,(B) your labor prompted by love,(C) and your endurance inspired by hope(D) in our Lord Jesus Christ.

For we know, brothers and sisters[a] loved by God,(E) that he has chosen you, because our gospel(F) came to you not simply with words but also with power,(G) with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know(H) how we lived among you for your sake.

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Footnotes

  1. 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.