4. Source Text: Greek (SBLGNT) 1 Thessalonians 1:4:1 ⧉εἰδότεςeethotesknowing 1 Thessalonians 1:4:2 ⧉ἀδελφοὶadhelfeebrothers 1 Thessalonians 1:4:3 ⧉ἠγαπημένοιeeyapeemeneebeloved 1 Thessalonians 1:4:4 ⧉ὑπὸeepoby 1 Thessalonians 1:4:5 ⧉θεοῦtheooof God 1 Thessalonians 1:4:6 ⧉τὴνteenthe 1 Thessalonians 1:4:7 ⧉ἐκλογὴνekloyeenchoice 1 Thessalonians 1:4:8 ⧉ὑμῶνeemonof you |
4. Formal Translation We know, brothers beloved by God {Theos, Gracious Chooser}, your election. |
4. Dynamic Translation We know, dear brothers and sisters, loved by God {Theos, Loving Initiator}, that He has chosen you. |