1 Thessalonians 1:5

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

BSB

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.

WEB

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.

YLT

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,

F.O.G Original

(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.

F.O.G

F.O.G MSG

⁵When we brought you the Good News, it wasn’t just empty words—it came with the Holy Spirit’s mighty power, with complete conviction, and with undeniable signs that proved its truth. You saw how we lived among you, demonstrating the very message we preached.