1 Thessalonians 1:4-6
English Standard Version
4 For we know, (A)brothers[a] loved by God, (B)that he has chosen you, 5 because (C)our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and (D)in the Holy Spirit and with full (E)conviction. You know (F)what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. 6 And (G)you became imitators of us (H)and of the Lord, for (I)you received the word in much affliction, (J)with the (K)joy of the Holy Spirit,
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- 1 Thessalonians 1:4 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters
1 Thessalonians 1:4-6
King James Version
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.
6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost.
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