![]() ![]() But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness God is witness: But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.ġThes.2 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad so that we need not to speak any thing. So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: 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. Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers ![]() Bible, King James Version Bible, King James VersionġThes.1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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