1 Thessalonians 1:6
And ye became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word tho' in much affliction, yet with joy of the holy Ghost.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
7So that ye became examples to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
Cross References
Matthew 16:24Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any one is willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me:
John 8:12Then spake Jesus again to them, saying, I am the light of the world; he, that followeth me, shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 14:16and He will give you another comforter to abide with you for ever:
Acts 9:31Then the churches throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, had rest, being edified and walking in the fear of the Lord; and through the consolation of the holy Spirit were multiplied.
Acts 17:5But the unbelieving Jews being filled with envy, collected some loose profligate fellows, and making a tumult set all the city in an uproar: and assaulting Jason's house, they sought for them in order to bring them out to the populace.
Romans 8:16So that the Spirit itself beareth witness 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 →