1 Thessalonians 1:6 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

⁶ And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of persecution you received the word with joy from the Holy Spirit,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁶ And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁶ 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;

American 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;

Common English Bible

⁶ 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.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁶ 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.

1 Thessalonians 1:6 Cross References

1 Corinthians 11:1

Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:16

I appeal to you, then, be imitators of me.

Acts 13:52

And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Galatians 5:22

By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,

2 Thessalonians 3:9

This was not because we do not have that right but in order to give you an example to imitate.

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but imitate what is good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.

Ephesians 5:1

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children,

John 8:12

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

1 Peter 3:13

Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good?

1 Peter 1:8

Although you have not seen him, you love him, and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,

1 Peter 1:6

In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials,

Hebrews 10:34

For you had compassion for those who were in prison, and you cheerfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you yourselves possessed something better and more lasting.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

Therefore we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith during all your persecutions and the afflictions that you are enduring.

Philippians 3:17

Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us.

2 Corinthians 8:5

and not as we expected. Instead, they gave themselves first to the Lord and, by the will of God, to us,

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 9:31

Meanwhile the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was built up. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.

Acts 5:41

As they left the council, they rejoiced that they were considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.

Hosea 2:14

Therefore, I will now allure her and bring her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her.

1 Corinthians 11:2

I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions just as I handed them on to you.

2 Corinthians 6:10

as sorrowful yet always rejoicing, as poor yet making many rich, as having nothing and yet possessing everything.

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not irresponsible when we were with you,

2 Timothy 4:2

proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage with the utmost patience in teaching.