1 Thessalonians 1:5 “because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in…”

1 Thessalonians 1:5

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

For our Gospell was not vnto you in worde only, but also in power, and in the holy Ghost, and in much assurance, as ye know after what maner we were among you for your sakes.

Darby Translation

For our glad tidings were not with you in word only, but also in power, and in [the] Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what we were among you for your sakes:

Young's Literal Translation

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,

Bible in Basic English

Because our good news came to you, not in word only, but in power, and in the Holy Spirit, so that you were completely certain of it; even as you saw what our behaviour to you was like from our love to you.

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Cross references

“our”

2 Thessalonians 2:14 2 Timothy 2:8 Isaiah 55:11 Romans 2:16 Galatians 2:2 Galatians 1:8–12

2 Thessalonians 2:14 · BSB

To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 2:8 · BSB

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,

Isaiah 55:11 · BSB

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.

Romans 2:16 · BSB

on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.

Galatians 2:2 · BSB

I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain.

Galatians 1:8–12 · BSB

But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse!

“in word”

1 Thessalonians 2:13 1 Corinthians 4:20 2 Corinthians 3:6

1 Thessalonians 2:13 · BSB

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.

1 Corinthians 4:20 · BSB

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

2 Corinthians 3:6 · BSB

And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

“but”

Mark 16:20 Acts 11:21 Romans 1:16 Ephesians 3:20 James 1:16–18 Acts 16:14

Mark 16:20 · BSB

And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it.

Acts 11:21 · BSB

The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.

Romans 1:16 · BSB

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.

Ephesians 3:20 · BSB

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

James 1:16–18 · BSB

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

Acts 16:14 · BSB

Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.

“in the”

Galatians 3:2–5 1 Peter 1:12 John 16:7–15 Acts 2:33 Acts 10:44–46 Acts 11:15–18

Galatians 3:2–5 · BSB

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?

1 Peter 1:12 · BSB

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 in…

John 16:7–15 · BSB

But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.

Acts 2:33 · BSB

Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.

Acts 10:44–46 · BSB

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message.

Acts 11:15–18 · BSB

As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He had fallen upon us at the beginning.

“in much”

Colossians 2:2 Hebrews 6:11 2 Peter 1:10 Hebrews 10:22 2 Peter 1:19 Hebrews 2:3

Colossians 2:2 · BSB

that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,

Hebrews 6:11 · BSB

We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.

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,

Hebrews 10:22 · BSB

let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

2 Peter 1:19 · BSB

We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Hebrews 2:3 · BSB

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,

“what”

2 Thessalonians 3:7–9 1 Corinthians 2:2–5 Philippians 4:9 1 Thessalonians 2:1–11 Acts 20:33–35 1 Corinthians 4:9–13

2 Thessalonians 3:7–9 · BSB

For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,

1 Corinthians 2:2–5 · BSB

For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

Philippians 4:9 · BSB

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

1 Thessalonians 2:1–11 · BSB

You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain.

Acts 20:33–35 · BSB

I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

1 Corinthians 4:9–13 · BSB

For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men.

“for”

1 Corinthians 9:19–23 2 Timothy 2:10

1 Corinthians 9:19–23 · BSB

Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

2 Timothy 2:10 · BSB

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

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

In context

4Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,

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.

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