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1 Thessalonians 1:5
American Standard Version
1 Thessalonians 1:5
American Standard Version
5 [a]how that our [b]gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much [c]assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we showed ourselves toward you for your sake.
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- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Or, because our gospel etc.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Greek good tidings: and so elsewhere. See marginal note on Mt. 4:23.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Or, fulness
1 Thessalonians 1:5
New English Translation
1 Thessalonians 1:5
New English Translation
5 in that[a] our gospel did not come to you merely in words,[b] 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).[c]
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- 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.
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