696 B
696 B
has rung out
"has gone out"
Achaia
This is an ancient district in what is now present day Greece.
in every place
"in many places throughout the region"
For they themselves
Paul is referring to the churches that already existed in the surrounding regions who have heard about the Thessalonians believers.
they themselves
"themselves" is added for emphasis.
what kinds of reception we had with you
"how warmly you welcomed us" (UDB)
his Son from heaven
"God's son from heaven"
whom he raised
"whom God raised"
who delivers us
Paul is including the believers in the word "us". (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive)