4For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you,
4For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you,
1 Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.
2 We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers.
3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you,
5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.
6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.
1:4Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.
1:4Knowing, brethren beloved of God, your election:
1:4knowing, brethren beloved by God, your election.
1:4knowing, brethren beloved of God, your election,
1:4knowing, brethren beloved of God, your election,
1:4Knowing, brethren beloved by God, your election.
1:4We know, brothers loved by God, that you are chosen,
1:4having known, brethren beloved, by God, your election,
1:4Knowing, brothers beloved, your election of God.