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1Th 1:5. Ὅτι, because) This because extends its power beyond this verse.-εἰς ὑμᾶς) so far as you are concerned [in your case].-ἐν, in) These words refer both to the teachers, as appears by comparing the end of this verse, and to the Thessalonians, by comparing the following verse.-ἐν δυνάμει, in power) for example, in reference to (having the effect of producing) faith.-ἐν Πνεύματι Ἁγίῳ) in the Holy Ghost, and His saving operation, for example, having the effect of producing love; also in His miraculous operation.-ἐν πληροφορίᾳ, borne along in full course (pleno latu) [in full assurance]) for example, in reference to (producing) hope, 1Th 1:3.-οἴδατε, ye know) Εἰδότες, knowing, in 1Th 1:4, corresponds to οἴδατε here. Both [Paul, Sylvanus, and Timothy, on one hand, and the Thessalonians on the other] knew.-οἷοι, what sort of persons) imparting to you the word with joy.-διʼ ὑμᾶς, for your sakes) that we might gain you.