1 Thessalonians 1:4
1:4 We know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you,
1 Thessalonians 1:9-10
1:9 For people everywhere report how you welcomed us and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God
1:10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.