#403: 1 Thessalonians 1:5b-10

An exposition.

“For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction.” 1 Thessalonians 1:5a

“You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. 6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much aff…