1 Thessalonians 1:6
And ye became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of Holy Spirit,
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In Context
7in order for you to become examples to all those who believe, in Macedonia and in Achaia.
Cross References
Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to his disciples, If any man wants to come behind me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
John 8:12Again therefore Jesus spoke to them, saying, I am the light of the world. He who follows me would, no, not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.
John 14:16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another helper, so that he may dwell with you into the age,
Acts 9:31Indeed therefore the congregations throughout the whole of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified. And, going in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.
Acts 17:5But the disobedient Jews having taken along certain evil men of the marketplaces, and having gathered a mob, were rioting the city. And having stood by the house of Jason, they sought to bring them out to the populace.
Romans 8:16The Spirit itself testifies with our spirit, that we are children of God.
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 1:3-6
Thanksgiving to God. ( a. d. 51.) 2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. I. The apostle begins… Read the whole commentary →