1 Thessalonians 1:5

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G3754} our{G2257} gospel{G2098} came{G1096}{(G5675)} not{G3756} unto{G1519} you{G5209} in{G1722} word{G3056} only{G3440}, but{G235} also{G2532} in{G1722} power{G1411}, and{G2532} in{G1722} the Holy{G40} Ghost{G4151}, and{G2532} in{G1722} much{G4183} assurance{G4136}; as{G2531} ye know{G1492}{(G5758)} what manner of men{G3634} we were{G1096}{(G5675)} among{G1722} you{G5213} for{G1223} your{G5209} sake.

Strong's King James

(5) because our good news didn't come to you in word only, but rather also in רוּחַ Ruach HaKodesh (The Holy Spirit) power and with great certainty, just as you know, what sort became in you and for you.

The F.O.G*
[5] For when we brought you the good news, it wasn't just empty words. Instead, it came with power, with the Holy Spirit's deep conviction, and with overwhelming evidence of its truth. You know how we lived among you, completely devoted to your spiritual well-being.
The F.O.G Paraphrase

because our good news did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance, even as ye have known of what sort we became among you because of you,

Young's Literal Translation

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