Parallel Verses
Webster
And ye became followers 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
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,
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 For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. 6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit: 7 So that ye were examples to all that believe, in Macedonia and Achaia.
Cross References
Acts 13:52
And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 4:16
Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Acts 17:5-10
But the Jews who believed not, moved with envy, took to them certain vile fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city in an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.
2 Thessalonians 3:9
Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves a pattern to you to follow us.
Hosea 2:14
Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably to her.
Matthew 16:24
Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Mark 10:29-30
Jesus answered and said, Verily I say to you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,
John 8:12
Then Jesus spoke 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 13:13-15
Ye call me Master, and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
John 14:16-18
And I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
Acts 5:41
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Acts 9:31
Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, and were edified: and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, were multiplied.
Romans 5:3-5
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also; knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Romans 8:16-18
The Spirit itself testifieth with 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
Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
2 Corinthians 8:5
And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us by the will of God:
Ephesians 5:1
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
Philippians 3:17
Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them who walk so as ye have us for an example.
1 Thessalonians 2:13-14
For this cause also we thank God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard from us, ye received it not as the word of men, but (as it is in truth) the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
1 Thessalonians 3:2-4
And sent Timothy, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellow-laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
2 Thessalonians 1:4
So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:
Hebrews 10:34
For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the seizing of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.
1 Peter 1:6
In which ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season (if need be) ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
1 Peter 1:8
Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory:
1 Peter 3:13
And who is he that will harm you, if ye are followers of that which is good?
3 John 1:11
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.