1 Thessalonians 1:4 kjva — Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God."

— 1 Thessalonians 1:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Thessalonians 1 — Context

1

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2

We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;

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Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

4

Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.

5

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.

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And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:

7

So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

1 Thessalonians 1:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 1:4 say?
1 Thessalonians 1:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 1:4 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 1:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 1, verse 4.
Who wrote 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 50–51.
What is the book of 1 Thessalonians about?
One of Paul's earliest letters — encouragement to a baby church doing well under persecution. He commends their faith, instructs them on sexual purity and brotherly love, and answers their questions about believers who have died before Christ's return.
What are the major themes of 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians explores themes including Hope of Christ's Return, Sanctification, Brotherly Love, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Thessalonians 1:4.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 1:4 in?
1 Thessalonians 1:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Thessalonians 1:4?
1 Thessalonians 1:4 reads (KJVA): “Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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