1 Tesalonika 1:5
Konteks1:5 in that 1 our gospel did not come to you merely in words, 2 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). 3
1 Tesalonika 4:6
Konteks4:6 In this matter no one should violate the rights of his brother or take advantage of him, 4 because the Lord is the avenger in all these cases, 5 as we also told you earlier and warned you solemnly.
[1:5] 2 tn Or “speech,” or “an act of speaking.”
[1:5] 3 tn Grk “just as you know what sort of people we were among you for your sakes.” Verse 5 reflects on the experience of Paul and his fellow preachers; v. 6 begins to describe the Thessalonians’ response.
[4:6] 4 tn Grk “not to transgress against or defraud his brother in the matter,” continuing the sentence of vv. 3-5.