1 Thessalonians 1:9 asv — For they themselves report concerning us what manner of entering in we had unto you; and how ye turned unto God from id…

American Standard Version

"For they themselves report concerning us what manner of entering in we had unto you; and how ye turned unto God from idols, to serve a living and true God, "

— 1 Thessalonians 1:9, American Standard Version

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1 Thessalonians 1 — Context

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And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit;

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so that ye became an ensample to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

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For from you hath sounded forth the word of the Lord, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith to God-ward is gone forth; so that we need not to speak anything.

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For they themselves report concerning us what manner of entering in we had unto you; and how ye turned unto God from idols, to serve a living and true God,

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and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, who delivereth us from the wrath to come.

1 Thessalonians 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 1:9 say?
1 Thessalonians 1:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “For they themselves report concerning us what manner of entering in we had unto you; and how ye turned unto God from idols, to serve a living and true God, ”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 1:9 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 1:9 in?
1 Thessalonians 1:9 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 1:9?
1 Thessalonians 1:9 reads (ASV): “For they themselves report concerning us what manner of entering in we had unto you; and how ye turned unto God from idols, to serve a living and true 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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