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You know how we lived among you for your sake. <a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> For when we brought you the Good News, it was not only with words but also with power, for the Holy Spirit gave you full assurance that what we said was true. And you know of our concern for you from the way we lived when we were with you. <a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. <a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake. <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> because our gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit, and with much full assurance, just as you know what we were among you on account of you. <a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/1.htm">King James Bible</a> For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. <a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sakes. <a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. <a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. <a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full assurance; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. <a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> for our good news [regarding salvation] came to you not only in word, but also in [its inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction [on our part]. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your benefit. <a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> because our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with full assurance. You know how we lived among you for your benefit, <a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we were among you for your benefit, <a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> how that our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we showed ourselves toward you for your sake. <a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When we told you the good news, it was with the power and assurance that come from the Holy Spirit, and not simply with words. You knew what kind of people we were and how we helped you. <a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> how that our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we shewed ourselves toward you for your sake. <a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We know this because the Good News we brought came to you not only with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with complete certainty. In the same way you know what kind of people we were while we were with you and the good things we did for you. <a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> For we brought the Good News to you, not with words only, but also with power and the Holy Spirit, and with complete conviction of its truth. You know how we lived when we were with you; it was for your own good. <a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> for the gospel we brought did not come to you in words only, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. Indeed, you know what kind of people we proved to be while we were with you, acting on your behalf. <a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction?just as you know we lived among you for your sake. <a href="/net/1_thessalonians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> in that our gospel did not come to you merely in words, but in power and in the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction (surely you recall the character we displayed when we came among you to help you). <a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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 persons we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake. <a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Good News that we brought you did not come to you in words only, but also with power and with the Holy Spirit and with much certainty, for you know the sort of men we became among you, as examples for your sakes. <a href="/web/1_thessalonians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> because our good news did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance, even as you have known of what sort we became among you for your sake, <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> because our gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit, and with much full assurance, just as you know what we were among you on account of you. <a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> because our good news did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance, even as ye have known of what sort we became among you because of you, <a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For our good news was not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much complete certainty; as we know what we were among you for your sake.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For our gospel hath not been unto you in word only, but in power also, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much fulness, as you know what manner of men we have been among you for your sakes. <a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For our Gospel has not been among you in word alone, but also in virtue, and in the Holy Spirit, and with a great fullness, in the same manner as you know we have acted among you for your sake. <a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> For our gospel did not come to you in word alone, but also in power and in the holy Spirit and [with] much conviction. You know what sort of people we were [among] you for your sake. <a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> because our message of the gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of persons we proved to be among you for your sake.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For our preaching to you was not in words only, but also in power, and with the Holy Spirit, and with sincere assurance; and you know also how we lived among you for your sakes. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because our evangelism was not in words only, but it was to you also in power and in The Spirit of Holiness and in true conviction. You also know how we have been among you for your sakes.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in full assurance, as you know what sort of persons we were among you for your sakes. <a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> because our gospel came not unto you in word only, but in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as you know what sort we were among you for your sakes. <a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in great fulness of assurance; as ye know what manner of men we have been among you for your sakes. <a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> since the gospel we preach'd, did not consist only of words, but was fully confirm'd by miracles and gifts of the holy spirit, you yourselves being witnesses, what we did among you and for you. <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Good News that we brought you did not come to you in words only, but also with power and with the Holy Spirit and with much certainty, for you know the sort of men we became among you, as examples for your sakes. <a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> because our Gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we became toward you, for your sake. <a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the holy Ghost, and in much certainty; as ye know what sort of persons we were among you for your sakes. <a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=33" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Greetings to the Thessalonians</a> …4Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you, 5<a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2098.htm" title="2098: euangelion (N-NNS) -- From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.">gospel</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egenēthē (V-AIP-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">came</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3440.htm" title="3440: monon (Adv) -- Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.">only</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logō (N-DMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamei (N-DFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagiō (Adj-DNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">the Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumati (N-DNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">with</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollē (Adj-DFS) -- Much, many; often. ">great</a> <a href="/greek/4136.htm" title="4136: plērophoria (N-DFS) -- Full assurance, conviction, confidence. From plerophoreo; entire confidence.">conviction—</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">just as</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidate (V-RIA-2P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">you know</a> <a href="/greek/3634.htm" title="3634: hoioi (RelPro-NMP) -- Probably akin to ho, hos, and hosos; such or what sort of; especially the neuter with negative, not so."></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egenēthēmen (V-AIP-1P) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">we lived</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">among</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">for your sake.</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> 6And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Romans 15:19</a> by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4-5</a> My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, / so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-6.htm">2 Corinthians 6:6-7</a> in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; / in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; <a href="/galatians/3-2.htm">Galatians 3:2</a> I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith? <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Ephesians 1:13</a> And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, <a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">Colossians 1:6</a> that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13</a> And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:14</a> To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Hebrews 2:3-4</a> how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, / and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. <a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12</a> It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a> so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. <a href="/jeremiah/23-29.htm">Jeremiah 23:29</a> “Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?” <a href="/ezekiel/2-5.htm">Ezekiel 2:5</a> And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. <a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a> So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as you know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.our.<a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a> So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.<a href="/romans/2-16.htm">Romans 2:16</a> In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.<a href="/2_corinthians/4-3.htm">2 Corinthians 4:3</a> But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:in word.<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13</a> For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-20.htm">1 Corinthians 4:20</a> For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.<a href="/2_corinthians/3-6.htm">2 Corinthians 3:6</a> Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.but.<a href="/psalms/10-2.htm">Psalm 10:2,3</a> The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined… <a href="/mark/16-20.htm">Mark 16:20</a> And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.<a href="/acts/11-21.htm">Acts 11:21</a> And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.in the.<a href="/john/16-7.htm">John 16:7-15</a> Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you… <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Acts 2:33</a> Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.<a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44-46</a> While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word… in much.<a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Colossians 2:2</a> That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;<a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Hebrews 2:3</a> How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;<a href="/hebrews/6-11.htm">Hebrews 6:11,18,19</a> And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Assurance</a> <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Certainty</a> <a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Conviction</a> <a href="/colossians/4-13.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">Examples</a> <a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-14.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Good</a> <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/philippians/2-18.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/colossians/4-8.htm">News</a> <a href="/galatians/2-17.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Power</a> <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-28.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/colossians/3-21.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/colossians/4-18.htm">Word</a> <a href="/colossians/2-4.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/3-13.htm">Assurance</a> <a href="/joshua/23-13.htm">Certainty</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-9.htm">Conviction</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-9.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Examples</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-8.htm">Full</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-9.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-9.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-9.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-5.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-9.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-7.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-1.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Word</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-5.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">1 Thessalonians 1</div>1. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-1.htm">The Thessalonians are told both how mindful of them Paul was in thanksgiving, and prayer;</a> 5. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-5.htm">and also how well he was persuaded of the truth and sincerity of their faith and conversion to God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Thessalonica, a city in Macedonia, the gospel was a radical message that contrasted with the prevalent pagan beliefs. The phrase "not only in word" emphasizes that the message was not merely a set of teachings or doctrines but was accompanied by something more profound. This echoes <a href="/1_corinthians/4-20.htm">1 Corinthians 4:20</a>, where Paul states, "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power." The gospel's transformative power is evident in the lives of those who receive it.but also in power The "power" mentioned here refers to the divine power that accompanies the proclamation of the gospel. This power is often manifested through miracles, signs, and wonders, as seen in the early church (<a href="/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43</a>). It also signifies the power to transform lives, breaking the chains of sin and bringing about spiritual rebirth. This power is a testament to the authenticity of the message and the presence of God working through the apostles.in the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in the dissemination and reception of the gospel. The Spirit empowers believers to preach boldly (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>) and convicts the hearts of listeners (<a href="/john/16-8.htm">John 16:8</a>). In Thessalonica, the Holy Spirit's presence would have been a source of comfort and assurance to the new believers, guiding them into all truth (<a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a>) and helping them to stand firm in their faith amidst persecution.and with great conviction "Great conviction" indicates the deep assurance and certainty with which the apostles preached. This conviction was not based on human wisdom but on the revelation and guidance of the Holy Spirit. It also reflects the apostles' personal transformation and commitment to the truth of the gospel. This conviction would have been compelling to the Thessalonians, encouraging them to embrace the message wholeheartedly.just as you know we lived among you for your sake Paul and his companions lived among the Thessalonians, modeling the Christian life and demonstrating the gospel's impact through their conduct. This phrase highlights the importance of integrity and authenticity in ministry. The apostles' lives were a living testimony to the truth they preached, as seen in <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:10</a>, where Paul states, "You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed." Their selfless dedication was for the benefit of the Thessalonians, showing the love and sacrifice inherent in the gospel message.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Thessalonians, emphasizing the authenticity and power of the gospel message. 2. <a href="/topical/s/silas_and_timothy.htm">Silas and Timothy</a> Co-authors of the letter, who were with Paul during his missionary journey to Thessalonica. 3. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a> A major city in Macedonia where Paul, Silas, and Timothy preached the gospel and established a church. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_thessalonian_church.htm">The Thessalonian Church</a> The recipients of the letter, known for their faith and perseverance despite persecution. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> The third person of the Trinity, whose power and presence were evident in the delivery and reception of the gospel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a> The gospel is not merely words but is accompanied by divine power, transforming lives and hearts. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit is essential in the proclamation and reception of the gospel, providing conviction and assurance. <a href="/topical/a/authentic_christian_living.htm">Authentic Christian Living</a> Paul and his companions lived out their faith authentically, serving as examples for the Thessalonians and for us today. <a href="/topical/f/full_conviction.htm">Full Conviction</a> True belief in the gospel comes with full conviction, leading to a life of faith and obedience. <a href="/topical/c/community_witness.htm">Community Witness</a> The way believers live among others can powerfully testify to the truth of the gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_thessalonians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Thessalonians 1</a> <a href="/q/is_the_gospel's_'power'_natural.htm">(1 Thess 1:5) Could the “power” accompanying the gospel be explained naturally, rather than as supernatural intervention? </a> <a href="/q/what_defines_christian_behavior.htm">What defines Christian behavior?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_divine_'election'_beyond_paul.htm">(1 Thess 1:4) Is there any tangible evidence supporting divine “election” beyond Paul’s assertion to the Thessalonians? </a> <a href="/q/how_did_touching_jesus'_garment_heal.htm">Mark 5:25-29: How could simply touching Jesus' garment medically cure a woman's long-term bleeding issue without any other intervention?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) "If God had not set His heart upon you, we never could have been as successful among you as we were."Our gospel came not unto you.--Or rather, the glad tidings which we brought did not prove among you, in its action upon you.In word only.--Comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm" title="And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:">1Corinthians 2:4</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/4-20.htm" title="For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.">1Corinthians 4:20</a>. "It did not consist merely of so much eloquent instruction, but also we found we were speaking with a conscious power--indeed with all the force of the Holy Ghost--and with an overmastering conviction that we were right and should prevail." That by the "power," "assurance," etc., are meant the preachers' own, and not the people's, is proved by the next clause, "as ye know."In the Holy Ghost.--The Greek here omits the definite article. In such cases attention is not so much called to the Blessed Person Himself, as to the exalted, inspired enthusiasm with which He fills us. The union of the divine and human spirit is so close (see <a href="/1_corinthians/6-17.htm" title="But he that is joined to the Lord is one spirit.">1Corinthians 6:17</a>) that it is often hard in the New Testament to distinguish which is meant.As ye know sums up with an appeal to their memory: "In fact, you recollect what God made us like among you."For your sake gives not their own purpose, but God's, carrying on the thought of the "election." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - For; or rather, how that (R.V.); or, because; assigning the reasons for Paul's confidence in their election; and these reasons were two: first, the powerful entrance which the gospel had among them; and secondly, the joyful reception which was given to it by the Thessalonians. Our gospel; that is, the gospel which was preached by us. Came not unto you in word only. The gospel came in word, for this was a necessary pre-requisite, but "not in word only," that is, it was not a bare publication or communication in human words. But in power. Some restrict the epithets which here follow to the teachers, as denoting the mode in which they preached the gospel; but it is better to refer them both to the teachers and the taught. By "power" is not meant miracles, but, in contrast to "word," the power with which Paul and his companions preached, and the impression which the gospel made on the hearers. And in the Holy Ghost. Here also the reference is, not to miraculous gifts, but to the influences of the Spirit accompanying the preaching of the gospel; such was the efficacy of Paul's preaching that it proved itself to be accompanied by the operation of the Holy Ghost in the conversion of his hearers. There is here an ascent: the gospel came in power, and, what is more, it came in the Holy Ghost. And in much assurance. By "assurance" here is meant the confidence with which Paul and his fellow-workers preached the gospel to the Thessalonians, and the fullness of conviction with which the Thessalonians received it. As ye know. An appeal to their knowledge that what he now states is true. What manner of men we were among you. Alluding to the blamelessness of their behavior when in Thessalonica. For your sake; namely, that we sought not our own profit or advantage, but your spiritual good. <a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. gospel εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2098.htm">Strong's 2098: </a> From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. came ἐγενήθη (egenēthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. only μόνον (monon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3440.htm">Strong's 3440: </a> Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. word, λόγῳ (logō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. power, δυνάμει (dynamei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] Holy Ἁγίῳ (Hagiō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit, Πνεύματι (Pneumati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. with ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. great πολλῇ (pollē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. conviction— πληροφορίᾳ (plērophoria) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4136.htm">Strong's 4136: </a> Full assurance, conviction, confidence. From plerophoreo; entire confidence. just as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. you know οἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. we lived ἐγενήθημεν (egenēthēmen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. among ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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