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1 Thessalonians · read by Stan Ford
48 verses, in order. Only the verses Stan 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 · Bristol Conference 1977-01 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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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 · Bristol Conference 1977-01 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-01 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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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 · Bristol Conference 1977-01 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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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 · Bristol Conference 1977-01 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-01 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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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 · Bristol Conference 1977-01 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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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 · Bristol Conference 1977-01 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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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 · Bristol Conference 1977-01 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
1 Thessalonians 2
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You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-02 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-04 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-04 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-02 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men,Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-04 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?Read from KJV · The Second Coming 03 Church at Thessalonica
1 Thessalonians 3
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so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.Read from KJV · The Second Coming 03 Church at Thessalonica
1 Thessalonians 4
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For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.Read from KJV · The Four W's 02 the Will of God
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Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-03 Msg,and Man of Model Ch.
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Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-03 Msg,and Man of Model Ch.
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For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.Read from KJV · The Second Coming 02 Why He Is Coming Again
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By the word of the Lord, we declare to you that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who have fallen asleep.Read from KJV · The Second Coming 02 Why He Is Coming Again
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For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise.Read from KJV · The Second Coming 02 Why He Is Coming Again
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After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord.Read from KJV · The Second Coming 02 Why He Is Coming Again
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Therefore encourage one another with these words.Read from KJV · The Second Coming 03 Church at Thessalonica
1 Thessalonians 5
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Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.Read from NKJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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While people are saying, "Peace and security," destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.Read from NKJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.Read from NKJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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Do not treat prophecies with contempt,Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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Abstain from every form of evil.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.Read from KJV · The Second Coming 03 Church at Thessalonica
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The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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Brothers, pray for us as well.Read from NASB1995 · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.Read from NASB1995 · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.
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I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.Read from KJV · Bristol Conference 1977-05 msg.and Man of Model Ch.