1 Thessalonians 1:2-5

2We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers,

3because we recall in the presence of our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

4We know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you,

5in that our gospel did not come to you merely in words, but in power and in the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction (surely you recall the character we displayed when we came among you to help you).