World English Bible
"We know, brothers loved by God, that you are chosen,"
— 1 Thessalonians 1:4, World English Bible
“Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.”
“knowing, brethren beloved of God, your election, ”
“We know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you,”
“Knowing, brethren, beloved of God, your election:”
“Being conscious, my brothers, dear to God, that you have been marked out by God's purpose;”
“Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.”
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers,
remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father.
We know, brothers loved by God, that you are chosen,
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.
You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,
so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.