Verse Comparison: 1 Thessalonians 1:9
American Standard Version
For they themselves report concerning us what manner of entering in we had unto you; and how ye turned unto God from idols, to serve a living and true God,
Amplified® Bible
For they themselves volunteer testimony concerning us, telling what an entrance we had among you, and how you turned to God from [your] idols to serve a God Who is alive and true {and} genuine,
Contemporary English Version
Everyone is talking about how you welcomed us and how you turned away from idols to serve the true and living God.
Darby English Version
for they themselves relate concerning us what entering in we had to you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God,
Good News Bible
All those people speak about how you received us when we visited you, and how you turned away from idols to God, to serve the true and living God
International Standard Version
For people keep telling us what kind of welcome you gave us and how you turned away from idols to serve a living and true God
King James Version
For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;
New American Standard Bible
For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God,
New International Version
for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,
New King James Version
For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God,
Young's Literal Translation
for they themselves concerning us do declare what entrance we had unto you, and how ye did turn unto God from the idols, to serve a living and true God,