1 Thessalonians 1:9 nasb — For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to s…

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"For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God,"

— 1 Thessalonians 1:9, NASB

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1 Thessalonians 1 — Context

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You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit,

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so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.

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For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything.

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For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to 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, that is Jesus, who rescues 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 NASB reads: “For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to 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 (NASB): “For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to 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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