1 Thessalonians 1

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5 because the good news from us did not come into being in you in word only, but also in power, and in Holy Spirit, even in much assurance. To the extent that you saw what manner of persons we were among you (for your sakes),

6 you even came to be our imitators—and the Lord’s, receiving the word in much oppression with joy of Holy Spirit.

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