1Thessalonians:1:2-10
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We give thanks to God always for you all ,
making mention of you in our prayers ,
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remembering without ceasing your work of faith ,
labor of love ,
and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father ,
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knowing ,
beloved brethren ,
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 ,
as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake .
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And you became followers of us and of the Lord ,
having received the word in much affliction ,
with joy of the Holy Spirit ,
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so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe .
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For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth ,
not only in Macedonia and Achaia ,
but also in every place .
Your faith toward God has gone out ,
so that we do not need to say anything .
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For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry 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 ,
even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come .