Parallel Verses
Daniel Mace New Testament
and you imitated us, and were imitators of the Lord, having receiv'd the word, notwithstanding all your afflictions, with that alacrity, which the holy spirit inspires.
New American Standard Bible
You also became
King James Version
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
Holman Bible
and you became imitators of us and of the Lord when, in spite of severe persecution, you welcomed the message
International Standard Version
You became imitators of us and of the Lord. In spite of a great deal of suffering, you welcomed the word with the joy that the Holy Spirit produces.
A Conservative Version
And ye became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of Holy Spirit,
American Standard Version
And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit;
Amplified
You became imitators of us and [through us] of the Lord, after you welcomed our message in [a time of] great trouble with the joy supplied by the Holy Spirit;
An Understandable Version
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord. [And even though] you suffered much affliction, you welcomed the message with joy [given to you] by the Holy Spirit,
Anderson New Testament
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction with joy of the Holy Spirit,
Bible in Basic English
And you took us and the Lord as your example, after the word had come to you in much trouble, with joy in the Holy Spirit;
Common New Testament
You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit;
Darby Translation
and ye became our imitators, and of the Lord, having accepted the word in much tribulation with joy of the Holy Spirit,
Godbey New Testament
And you became imitators of us, and the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation, with the joy of the Holy Ghost;
Goodspeed New Testament
And you followed the example set by us and by the Lord, for though our message brought you great trouble, you welcomed it with joy inspired by the holy Spirit,
John Wesley New Testament
And ye became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost.
Julia Smith Translation
And ye were imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much pressure, with joy of the Holy Spirit:
King James 2000
And you became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit:
Lexham Expanded Bible
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, receiving the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit,
Modern King James verseion
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, welcoming the Word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord: and received the word in much affliction, with joy of the holy ghost:
Moffatt New Testament
and you started to copy us and the Lord, welcoming the word, though it brought you heavy trouble, with a joy inspired by the holy Spirit.
Montgomery New Testament
Moreover, you began to follow the pattern I set you, and the Lord's also, receiving the word with joy in the Holy Spirit, although amid severe persecution.
NET Bible
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, when you received the message with joy that comes from the Holy Spirit, despite great affliction.
New Heart English Bible
You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,
Noyes New Testament
And ye became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction with joy from the Holy Spirit;
Sawyer New Testament
And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction with the joy of the Holy Spirit,
The Emphasized Bible
And, ye, became, imitators of us, and of the Lord, giving welcome unto the word, in much tribulation, with joy of Holy Spirit;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, receiving the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost;
Twentieth Century New Testament
And you yourselves began to follow, not only our example, but the Master's also; and, in spite of much suffering, you welcomed the Message with a joy inspired by the Holy Spirit,
Webster
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit:
Weymouth New Testament
And you followed the pattern set you by us and by the Master, after you had received the Message amid severe persecution, and yet with the joy which the Holy Spirit gives,
Williams New Testament
And you followed the example set by us and by the Lord, because you welcomed our message with a joy inspired by the Holy Spirit, in spite of the painful persecutions it brought you,
World English Bible
You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,
Worrell New Testament
And ye became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with joy of the Holy Spirit;
Worsley New Testament
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
and ye -- ye did become imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation, with joy of the Holy Spirit,
Themes
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians
The Holy Spirit as Comforter » As such he » Communicates joy to saints
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Joy » The gospel to be received with
Joy » Instances of » Of thessalonians, when they believed paul's gospel
Topics
Interlinear
Ginomai
Thlipsis
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Thessalonians 1:6
Prayers for 1 Thessalonians 1:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Thanksgiving For The Thessalonian Believers
5 since the gospel we preach'd, did not consist only of words, but was fully confirm'd by miracles and gifts of the holy spirit, you yourselves being witnesses, what we did among you and for you. 6 and you imitated us, and were imitators of the Lord, having receiv'd the word, notwithstanding all your afflictions, with that alacrity, which the holy spirit inspires. 7 so that you became examples to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.
Cross References
Acts 13:52
and the disciples were filled with joy, and with the holy spirit.
1 Corinthians 4:16
and therefore I intreat you, to copy after me.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Imitate herein my example as I do that of Christ.
Galatians 5:22
but the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, sweetness of disposition, beneficence, faithfulness, meekness, temperance:
Acts 17:5-10
but the unbelieving Jews thro' envy, by the assistance of some loose strolers, rais'd a mob, set the whole city in an uproar, and attack'd Jason's house, thinking to find them there, and deliver them up to the populace.
2 Thessalonians 3:9
not, that we had no just claim, but to present ourselves as a pattern, which you should imitate,
Matthew 16:24
Then addressing himself to his disciples, if any man, said he, would follow me, let him renounce himself, take up his cross, and so follow me.
Mark 10:29-30
Jesus answered him, I declare unto you, there is not a man who has forsaken his house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, out of love to me and to the gospel,
John 8:12
Jesus then having reassumed his discourse, said to them, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me, shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 13:13-15
you call me master, and lord: and you are in the right; for so I am.
John 14:16-18
and I will pray the father, and he shall give you another advocate, to abide with you for ever;
Acts 5:41
full of joy, that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of Jesus.
Acts 9:31
Then the churches in all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, were unmolested and establish'd, and by their religious conduct, and the assistance of the holy spirit, grew more extensive.
Romans 5:3-5
and not only so, but we triumph in tribulation also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, probation;
Romans 8:16-18
the same spirit testifies to our spirit, that we are the children of God.
Romans 15:13
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope through the power of the holy spirit.
2 Corinthians 8:1-2
I must acquaint you, brethren, with the contribution which the churches of Macedonia have religiously made,
2 Corinthians 8:5
and in this they out-did my expectation; such was the divine pleasure, they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then made me an offer to go themselves to Corinth.
Ephesians 5:1
Be ye therefore imitators of God, as his dear children; live together in love,
Philippians 3:17
tread in my steps, my brethren, and fix your eyes upon those who follow the example I give you.
1 Thessalonians 2:13-14
nor do we fail of giving thanks to God continually, that, when you received the word of God, which we preach, you did not receive it as the doctrine of men, but as a doctrine that appears to be truly divine, by the influences it displays in you, who believe.
1 Thessalonians 3:2-4
a minister of God, and our collegue in preaching the gospel of Christ, that by establishing you in the faith, and by his exhortations,
2 Thessalonians 1:4
so that you are the subject of our glorying in the churches of God, for the constancy of your faith, under all the persecutions and afflictions you endure from men,
Hebrews 10:34
for you were passionately affected for those who were in bonds, and were pleas'd at the seizing of your goods, knowing that you have what is more excellent and lasting.
1 Peter 1:6
This it is that fills you with joy, notwithstanding the various tryals, which still necessarily afflict you,
1 Peter 1:8
whom though you have not seen, you love: and though he is not now the object of your view, yet you believe in him, and triumph with such a laudable transport, as cannot be express'd:
1 Peter 3:13
for who can hurt you, if you strive to excel in virtue.
3 John 1:11
my beloved, don't imitate vice, but virtue. he that does good, is a child of God: he that does evil, is not acquainted with God.