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1 Thessalonians 1:4 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

We know, brothers loved by God, that you are chosen,

1 Thessalonians 1:4

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2 We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers,

3 remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and perseverance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father.

4 We know, brothers loved by God, that you are chosen,

5 and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake.

6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

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2 Thessalonians 2:13

"But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth,"

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2 Thessalonians 1:3

"We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another abounds,"

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Acts 20:32

"Now, brothers, I entrust you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified."

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Philemon 1:7

"For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother."

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Ephesians 1:4

"even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without defect before him in love,"

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3 John 1:5

"Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers."

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1 Thessalonians 1:1

"Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."

1 Thessalonians 1:2

"We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers,"

1 Thessalonians 1:3

"remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and perseverance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father."

1 Thessalonians 1:5

"and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake."

1 Thessalonians 1:6

"You became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,"

1 Thessalonians 1:7

"so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia."

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