1 Thessalonians 1:2-5

2We give thanks to God always for all of you, continually mentioning you in our prayers;

3recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith, and your service motivated by love and unwavering hope in [the return of] our Lord Jesus Christ.

4Brothers and sisters beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you;

5for our good news [regarding salvation] came to you not only in word, but also in [its inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction [on our part]. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your benefit.