1 Thessalonians 1:6 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)6 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, Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17696 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition6 And you [set yourselves to] become imitators of us and [through us] of the Lord Himself, for you welcomed our message in [spite of] much persecution, with joy [inspired] by the Holy Spirit; Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)6 And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord when you accepted the message that came from the Holy Spirit with joy in spite of great suffering. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version6 And so, you became imitators of us and of the Lord, accepting the Word in the midst of great tribulation, but with the joy of the Holy Spirit. Ver Capítulo |
So, Jesus spoke to them again [i.e., to the Jewish authorities. See 7:45], saying, “I am the light of the world. The person who becomes my follower will never live in [spiritual] darkness, but have the light of [i.e., for his] life [i.e., followers of Jesus will not live in error and sin but in truth and righteousness].”