1 Thessalonians 1:6
And you became imitators of us, and the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation, with the joy of the Holy Ghost;
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
7so that you are an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.
Cross References
Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to His disciples, If any one wishes to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
John 8:12Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, I am the light of the world: the one following me can not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of the life.
John 14:16And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter, that He may be with you always,
Acts 9:31Then indeed the church had peace throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, being edified and progressing in the fear of the Lord; and was being multiplied by the exhortation of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 17:5But the Jews giving away to jealousy, and receiving to themselves certain wicked men of those around the forum, and raising a mob, continued to put the city in an uproar; and assaulting the house of Jason, they were seeking to lead them out to the people:
Romans 8:16The Spirit Himself witnesses along with our spirit, that we are the 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 →