1 Thessalonians 1:5

1:5 in that ¹  our gospel did not come to you merely in words, ²  but in power and in the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction (surely you recall the character we displayed when we came among you to help you). ³ 

1 Thessalonians 2:8

2:8 with such affection for you ⁴  we were happy ⁵  to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

¹ tn Or “because.”

² tn Or “speech,” or “an act of speaking.”

³ tn Grk “just as you know what sort of people we were among you for your sakes.” Verse 5 reflects on the experience of Paul and his fellow preachers; v. 6 begins to describe the Thessalonians’ response.

⁴ tn Grk “longing for you in this way.”

⁵ tn Or “we are happy.” This verb may be past or present tense, but the context favors the past.