1 Thessalonians, 1
9. For they themselves openly declare about us what sort of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God
9. For they themselves openly declare about us what sort of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God
1 Thessalonians 1 is the first chapter of Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians. In this chapter, Paul expresses gratitude to God by faith and the testimony of the Thessalonians and describes how God's Word was preached to them with power and the Holy Spirit. It is also emphasized how they have become examples for believers in other regions. Below are five verses related to the topics addressed in 1 Thessalonians 1:
Romans 1:8: "First, I give thanks to my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because the faith you have in all the world is being announced." This verse presents an idea similar to that of 1 Thessalonians 1, in which Paul expresses gratitude to God by the faith of the Thessalonians.
Colossians 1:6: "That has come to you, as it is actually coming to all over the world. It is fruition and growing among you, as it also happens around the world, since the day they heard and understood the grace of God in all your truth. " Here Paul talks about how God's Word is being preached and fruiting among the Colossians, as well as among the Thessalonians.
Acts 17:6: "They started looking for Paul and Silas to take them in the crowd. But when they did not find them, they dragged Jasom and some brothers before the city authorities, shouting," These men who have caused problems Throughout the world they have come here too! "This verse highlights how the testimony of believers can be so powerful that it is recognized all over the world.
2 Timothy 1:8: "Therefore, do not embarrass the testimony about our Lord, nor of me, that I am a prisoner of His. On the contrary, participate with me in the sufferings for the Gospel, according to the power of God." Here Paul encourages Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel and the testimony he carries, emphasizing the importance of being an example for other believers.
Ephesians 1:13-14: "And when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of salvation, and believed in Him, were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, which is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of those who belong to God, to the praise of His glory. " Here Paul talks about how the Holy Spirit is a sign that someone is a true believer, and how this faith is a guarantee of our eternal heritage in God.
“Deus não opera prodígios onde não há fé.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
