1 Thessalonians 1:8
For from you the word of the Lord sounded out not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has spread abroad; so that we need not speak anything.
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
7So that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia.
Cross References
Romans 10:14But how shall they call upon him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
1 Corinthians 14:36What? did the word of God come forth from you? or has it come only to you?
2 Thessalonians 1:4So that we ourselves boast of you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all the persecutions and tribulations which you endure:
3 John 1:12Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone, and by the truth itself: and we also bear witness; 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 →