Parallel Verses

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,

New American Standard Bible

You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit,

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 with joy from the Holy Spirit.

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;

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.

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.

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,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

ye
ὑμείς 
Humeis 
ye, ye yourselves, you, not tr
Usage: 120

γίνομαι 
Ginomai 
be, come to pass, be made, be done, come, become, God forbid , arise, have, be fulfilled, be married to, be preferred, not tr, , vr done
Usage: 531

μιμητής 
Mimetes 
Usage: 7

of us
ἡμῶν 
hemon 
our, us, we, not tr,
Usage: 388

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

of the Lord
κύριος 
Kurios 
Usage: 643

δέχομαι 
Dechomai 
Usage: 30

the word
λόγος 
Logos 
word, saying, account, speech, Word , thing, not tr,
Usage: 256

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

πολύς πολλός 
Polus 
Usage: 292

θλίψις 
Thlipsis 
Usage: 33

with
μετά 
meta 
with, after, among, hereafter , afterward , against, not tr,
Usage: 346

joy
χαρά 
Chara 
Usage: 44

of the Holy
G40
ἅγιος 
Hagios 
Usage: 209

Devotionals

Devotionals about 1 Thessalonians 1:6

Images 1 Thessalonians 1:6

Prayers for 1 Thessalonians 1:6

Context Readings

Thanksgiving For The Thessalonian Believers

5 and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

Cross References

Acts 13:52

The disciples were filled with joy with the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 4:16

I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.

1 Corinthians 11:1

Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Acts 17:5-10

But the Jews, being moved with jealousy, took along some wicked men from the marketplace, and gathering a crowd, set the city in an uproar. Assaulting the house of Jason, they sought to bring them out to the people.

2 Thessalonians 3:9

not because we do not have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.

Hosea 2:14

"Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak tenderly to her.

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Mark 10:29-30

Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or land, for my sake, and for the sake of the Good News,

John 8:12

Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life."

John 13:13-15

You call me, 'Teacher' and 'Lord.' You say so correctly, for so I am.

John 14:16-18

I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever,?

Acts 5:41

They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.

Acts 9:31

So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 5:3-5

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;

Romans 8:16-18

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God;

Romans 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

2 Corinthians 8:1-2

Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia;

2 Corinthians 8:5

This was not as we had hoped, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.

Ephesians 5:1

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.

Philippians 3:17

Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.

1 Thessalonians 2:13-14

For this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.

1 Thessalonians 3:2-4

and sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow worker in the Good News of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith;

2 Thessalonians 1:4

so 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.

Hebrews 10:34

For you both had compassion on them that were in chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an enduring one.

1 Peter 1:6

Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been been grieved by various trials,

1 Peter 1:8

whom not having seen you love; in whom, though now you do not see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy inexpressible and full of glory?

1 Peter 3:13

Now who is he who will harm you, if you become zealous of that which is good?

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn't seen God.

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