1 Thessalonians 2:13 meaning and explanation

And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe.

1 Thessalonians 2:13, Berean Standard Bible

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Paul writes to new believers in Thessalonica, recalling how they received his preaching during his short visit. He thanks God continually because their acceptance was not mere human agreement with a speaker.

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