1Thessalonians:1:2-10
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We give thanks to God always concerning you all ,
making mention of you in our prayers ,
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constantly remembering your work of faith ,
labor of love ,
and perseverance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father ,
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knowing ,
beloved brothers ,
your election by God .
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For our gospel did not come to you in word only ,
but also in power ,
and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance ,
just as you know what kind [
of men ]
we were among you for your sake .
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And you became imitators of us and of the Lord ,
in that you received the word in much tribulation ,
with joy of the Holy Spirit ,
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so that you became patterns to all those who believe in Macedonia and Achaia .
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For from you the word of the Lord has resounded ,
not only in Macedonia and in Achaia ,
but also in every place .
Your faith toward God has gone forth ,
so that we have no need to say anything .
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For they themselves report about us what kind of entrance we had to you ,
and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God ,
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and to wait for His Son from heaven ,
whom He raised from the dead ,
Jesus ,
who delivers us from the coming wrath .