1 Thessalonians 1:9

1:9 For people everywhere ¹  report how you welcomed us ²  and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God

1 Thessalonians 5:14

5:14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, ³  admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.

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¹ tn Grk “they themselves,” referring to people in the places just mentioned.

² tn Grk “what sort of entrance we had to you” (an idiom for how someone is received).

³ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.