For they themselves report concerning us what kind of a reception we had from you; and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God,
[The word came] unto you not in the word only, the gospel came not in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as you know what manner of men we were among you for your sake ( 1 Thessalonians 1:5 ).