1 Thessalonians 1:5

English Standard Version

5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. (Ac 20:18; 1Co 2:4; 2Co 6:6; Col 2:2; 1Th 2:10; 2Th 2:14; 2Th 3:7; Heb 2:3) 

New International Version

5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 

New International Reader’s Version

5 Our good news didn’t come to you only in words. It came with power. It came with the Holy Spirit’s help. He gave us complete faith in what we were preaching. You know how we lived among you for your good. 

King James Version

5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. 

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