1 Thessalonians 1:4-5

4Our Christian friends, God loves you. We know that he has chosen you to belong to him.

5When we told you God's good news, it was not only words that we spoke to you. God helped us with his power and with the Holy Spirit. As a result, you were sure that our message was true. You also know that we lived among you in a good way. We had come to help you.