1 Thessalonians 1:9

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

1 Thessalonians 2:4

2:4 but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we declare it, not to please people but God, who examines our hearts.

1 Thessalonians 3:9

3:9 For how can we thank God enough for you, for all the joy we feel because of you before our God?