knowing, (A)brothers and sisters, beloved by God, (B)His choice of you; for our (C)gospel did not come to you in word only, but also (D)in power and in the Holy Spirit and with (E)full conviction; just as you know (F)what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sakes.

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For we know, brothers and sisters[a] loved by God,(A) that he has chosen you, because our gospel(B) came to you not simply with words but also with power,(C) with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know(D) how we lived among you for your sake.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 1:4 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 2:1, 9, 14, 17; 3:7; 4:1, 10, 13; 5:1, 4, 12, 14, 25, 27.