Devine Scripture

1 Thessalonians 1:6

1 Thessalonians chapter 1 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit;

Context

v.5how that our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we showed ourselves toward you for your sake.

v.6This passage

v.7so that ye became an ensample to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 3 John 1:11

    Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

  • John 14:16

    And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may be with you for ever,

  • 2 Corinthians 8:5

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

  • 1 Corinthians 4:16

    I beseech you therefore, be ye imitators of me.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:9

    not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you, that ye should imitate us.

  • John 13:13

    Ye call me, Teacher, and, Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.