1 Thessalonians 1:8

For from you the word of the Lord has been declared, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone out; so that we need not to say anything.

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In The King James Version

For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

In Context

7so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

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,

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Cross References

Isaiah 2:3Many peoples shall go and say,"Come, let's go up to the mountain of the Lord,to the house of the God of Jacob;and he will teach us of his ways,and we will walk in his paths."For out of Zion the law shall go forth,and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

Isaiah 66:19"I will set a sign among them, and I will send such as escape of them to the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, who draw the bow, to Tubal and Javan, to the islands afar off, who have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the nations.

Romans 10:14How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in him whom they have not heard? How will they hear without a proclaimer?

1 Corinthians 14:36What? Was it from you that the word of God went out? Or did it come to you alone?

2 Thessalonians 1:4so that we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure.

3 John 1:12Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 1:7-10

Evidence of the Apostle's Success. ( a. d. 51.) 6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: 7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. 9 For they themselves show of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye… Read the whole commentary →

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