1 Thessalonians 1:5
Context1:5 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 3:6
Context3:6 But now Timothy has come 4 to us from you and given us the good news of your faith and love and that you always think of us with affection 5 and long to see us just as we also long to see you! 6


[1:5] 2 tn Or “speech,” or “an act of speaking.”
[1:5] 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.
[3:6] 4 tn Grk “but now Timothy having come,” a subordinate clause leading to the main clause of v. 7.