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1 Thessalonians · read by J. Glyn Owen
9 verses, in order. Only the verses J. read aloud are shown.
1 Thessalonians 1
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We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayersRead from NKJV · An Apostolic Confirmation of a Church's Election
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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.Read from KJV · An Apostolic Confirmation of a Church's Election
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Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,Read from KJV · An Apostolic Confirmation of a Church's Election
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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.Read from KJV · An Apostolic Confirmation of a Church's Election
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And 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.Read from KJV · An Apostolic Confirmation of a Church's Mission
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For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.Read from KJV · An Apostolic Confirmation of a Church's Mission
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For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true GodRead from KJV · An Apostolic Confirmation of a Church's Mission
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and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.Read from KJV · An Apostolic Confirmation of a Church's Mission