1 Thessalonians 1:7-9

Revised Geneva Translation

⁷ so that you were examples to all believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.

⁸ For the word of the Lord has resounded from you - not only in Macedonia and in Achaia - but in all quarters. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we need not say anything.

⁹ For they themselves tell of how we approached you and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,