1 Thessalonians 1:9
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For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God
In other translations
For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God
Greek words
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- 1 Timothy 4:10For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.
- 1 Corinthians 12:2Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.You know that when you were pagans, you were influenced and led astray to mute idols.
- Galatians 4:8-98 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. 9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?8 Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. 9 But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?
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- Psalm 42:2My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When shall I come and appear in God’s presence?
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