Parallel Verses
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;
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.
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
Images 1 Thessalonians 1:6
Prayers for 1 Thessalonians 1:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Thanksgiving For The Thessalonian Believers
5
We preached the good news to you, not in words only but with power from Holy Spirit and with conviction of its truth. You know how we lived when we were with you. It was for your own good.
6 You also became
Cross References
Acts 13:52
The disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 4:16
For this reason I urge you to imitate me.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Be followers (imitators) of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Galatians 5:22
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith,
Acts 17:5-10
The Jews were moved with jealousy so they gathered bad people who organized a crowd for a riot. They assaulted the house of Jason in order to bring them out to the crowd.
2 Thessalonians 3:9
It is not because we do not have the right, but to make ourselves an example for you to imitate us.
Hosea 2:14
Therefore, behold, I will entice her into the wilderness, and speak kindly to her.
Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus told his disciples: If any man wants to follow me (be mine), let him deny (disown) himself, and take up his stake and follow me (Greek: akoloutheo moi, let him be following me) (accompany me) (be in the same way with me).
Mark 10:29-30
Jesus said: Truly I tell you, a man that has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or lands, for my sake, and for the sake of the good news,
John 8:12
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying: I am the light of the world. He that 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 and you are right for I am.
John 14:16-18
I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another helper, that he [the Father] may be with you forever.
Acts 5:41
They left the council and rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Acts 9:31
The congregations throughout all Judea, Galilee and Samaria, were built up. They walked in deep respect for Jehovah and were comforted by the Holy Spirit and continued to grow.
Romans 5:3-5
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our tribulations knowing that tribulation produces endurance.
Romans 8:16-18
The Spirit itself (Greek:autos ho pneuma) (itself the Spirit) bears witness with our spirit (mind and heart), that we are children of God.
Romans 15:13
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
2 Corinthians 8:1-2
We make known to you brothers the grace of God that has been given to the congregations of Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 8:5
This is not as we hoped. First they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us by the will of God.
Ephesians 5:1
Therefore imitate God like beloved children.
Philippians 3:17
Brothers, be imitators of me. Pay attention to those who live by the example we have given you.
1 Thessalonians 2:13-14
For this purpose we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message, even the word 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
So we sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow worker in the good news of Christ. He came to strengthen and encourage you concerning your faith.
2 Thessalonians 1:4
That is why we boast (rejoice) (have glory) about you in the congregations of God. We boast (rejoice) (have glory) about the way you continue to endure and believe through all the persecutions and sufferings you experience.
Hebrews 10:34
You shared the sufferings of prisoners. When all your belongings were seized, you endured your loss gladly. This is because you knew that you possessed something much better, which would last forever.
1 Peter 1:6
You greatly rejoice in this, though you have been grieved with various trials for a little while.
1 Peter 1:8
You love him without seeing him. Though you do not see him, you believe in him. Full of glory, you rejoice greatly with indescribable joy.
1 Peter 3:13
Who will harm you if you are eager to do good?
3 John 1:11
Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is from God. He who does evil has not seen God.