Patristic A.D. 420
“The reception of the gospel by the Thessalonians "in power" may mean that Paul's preaching was accompanied by miraculous signs, but it may also mean that it strengthened the Thessalonians for much endurance in suffering.”
Historical Christian Faith commentaries database, on 1Thess 1:5 (PELAGIUS'S COMMENTARY ON THE FIRST LETTER TO THE THESSALONIANS)
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