1 Thessalonians 1:4 “Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,”

1 Thessalonians 1:4

Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

knowing, brethren beloved of God, your election,

Geneva Bible 1599

Knowing, beloued brethren, that ye are elect of God.

Darby Translation

knowing, brethren beloved by God, your election.

Young's Literal Translation

having known, brethren beloved, by God, your election,

Bible in Basic English

Being conscious, my brothers, dear to God, that you have been marked out by God's purpose;

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Cross references

“Knowing”

2 Peter 1:10 Ephesians 1:4 Romans 8:28–30 Romans 11:5–7 1 Peter 1:2 1 Thessalonians 1:3

2 Peter 1:10 · BSB

Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

Ephesians 1:4 · BSB

For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love

Romans 8:28–30 · BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 11:5–7 · BSB

In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.

1 Peter 1:2 · BSB

according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

1 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB

and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

“beloved, your election of God”

2 Thessalonians 2:13 Romans 9:25 Colossians 3:12 Romans 1:7 Ephesians 2:4 Ephesians 2:5

2 Thessalonians 2:13 · BSB

But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.

Romans 9:25 · BSB

As He says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘My People’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My Beloved’ who is not My beloved,”

Colossians 3:12 · BSB

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Romans 1:7 · BSB

To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2:4 · BSB

But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,

Ephesians 2:5 · BSB

made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved!

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

5because 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.

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