1 Thessalonians 1:4-5

Expanded Bible

⁴ Brothers and sisters, God loves you, and we know he has chosen you, ⁵ because the ·Good News [Gospel] we brought to you came not only with words, but with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with ·sure knowledge that it is true [great conviction]. You know how we lived when we were with you ·in order to help you [for your sake].