Original Verse:
1st Thessalonians Chapter 1 Verse 9For they themselves report concerning us what kind of a reception we had from you; and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God,

Reference Verses:
Joshua Chapter 3 Verse 11Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth passes over before you into the Jordan.
Acts Chapter 3 Verse 19"Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord,
Galatians Chapter 4 Verse 8However at that time, not knowing God, you were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods.
Psalms Chapter 42 Verse 2My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?
John Chapter 17 Verse 3This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.