1 Thessalonians 1:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

People are literally telling the story for us — how we came to you and how you completely turned your back on fake gods to serve the God who's actually alive and real.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Your transformation is so real that other people can't stop talking about it.

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