406 B

Raw Blame History

For they themselves

Paul is referring to the churches that already existed in the surrounding regions, who have heard about the Thessalonian believers.

what kind of reception we had among you

"how warmly you received us" or "how warmly you welcomed us"

you turned to God from the idols to serve the living and true God

"you stopped worshiping idols and started serving the living and true God"