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.