Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
and you became imitators of us and of the Lord when, in spite of severe persecution, you welcomed the message
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:
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
Prayers for 1 Thessalonians 1:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Thanksgiving For The Thessalonian Believers
5
For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit,
Cross References
Acts 13:52
And the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore I urge you to imitate me.
1 Corinthians 11:1
Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ.
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit
Acts 17:5-10
But the Jews became jealous, and they brought together some scoundrels from the marketplace, formed a mob, and started a riot in the city. Attacking Jason’s house, they searched for them to bring them out to the public assembly.
2 Thessalonians 3:9
It is not that we don’t have the right
Hosea 2:14
lead her to the wilderness,
and speak tenderly to her.
Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus said to His disciples,
Mark 10:29-30
John 8:12
Then Jesus spoke to them again:
John 13:13-15
John 14:16-18
Acts 5:41
Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be dishonored on behalf of the Name.
Acts 9:31
So the church
Romans 5:3-5
And not only that,
Romans 8:16-18
The Spirit Himself testifies together with our spirit
Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him
2 Corinthians 8:1-2
We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God granted to the churches
2 Corinthians 8:5
and not just as we had hoped. Instead, they gave themselves especially to the Lord, then to us by God’s will.
Ephesians 5:1
Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children.
Philippians 3:17
Join in imitating me, brothers, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.
1 Thessalonians 2:13-14
This is why we constantly thank God, because when you received the message about God that you heard from us, you welcomed it not as a human message, but as it truly is,
1 Thessalonians 3:2-4
And we sent Timothy,
2 Thessalonians 1:4
Therefore, we ourselves boast
Hebrews 10:34
For you sympathized with the prisoners
1 Peter 1:6
You rejoice in this,
1 Peter 1:8
You love Him,
1 Peter 3:13
And who will harm
3 John 1:11
Dear friend,