1 Thessalonians 1:6

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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,

Cross References

1 Corinthians 11:1

You people should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:16

So, I urge you to imitate my lifestyle.

Acts 13:52

But the [newly won] disciples [of the Lord] were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,

2 Thessalonians 3:9

[We did this], not because we did not have a right [to support], but so we could become an example for you to imitate.

3 John 1:11

Dear [friend], do not imitate what is evil, but [only] what is good. The person who does what is good is [a child] of God; the one who does evil has not seen God [spiritually].

Ephesians 5:1

So, as dearly loved children, you people should [try to] be like God.

John 8:12

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].”

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wants to be my follower, he should deny self [i.e., of always having its own way] and lift up his cross [of responsibility] and [then he can] become my follower.

1 Peter 3:13

And who do you think would [try to] hurt you if you become enthusiastic for doing what is right?

1 Peter 1:8

Although you have not seen Jesus, you [still] love Him and believe in Him, and this causes you to have an indescribable, glorious joy.

1 Peter 1:6

Because of this you can be very joyous, even though it is necessary for you to have suffered many trials for a little while.

Hebrews 10:34

For you showed sympathy for those who were in prison and accepted it joyfully when your [own] possessions were taken away, [because] you knew that you yourselves had a better and more permanent possession [in heaven].

2 Thessalonians 1:4

Therefore, we ourselves speak proudly about you among the churches of God because of your steadfastness and faith amid all the persecutions and afflictions that you are enduring.

Philippians 3:17

Brothers, you people should join together in imitating me, and take note of those who are following my example.

2 Corinthians 8:5

And they did not [just] do as we had hoped, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and [then] to us through the will of God.

Romans 15:13

May God, [the source] of hope, fill you with complete joy and peace as you believe [in Christ], so that you may have an abundance of hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 9:31

So, the church throughout all of Judea, Galilee and Samaria was multiplied in number, enjoyed peace, was built up [spiritually] and lived in awe of the Lord and was comforted by the Holy Spirit.

Acts 5:41

When the apostles left the Council meeting, they were rejoicing over being considered worthy to suffer [such] shame for the name [of Jesus].

1 Corinthians 11:2

Now I commend you for remembering me in everything and for remaining loyal to the [inspired] traditions which I have handed on to you.

2 Corinthians 6:10

sad and yet always joyous; poor and yet making many people [spiritually] rich; destitute and yet possessing everything.

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For you, yourselves, know how you ought to follow our example, for we did not live in idleness when we were among you;

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the [Gospel] message; be prepared [to do it both] when it is convenient and when it is inconvenient; reprove [i.e., convince people of their wrongdoing], rebuke [i.e., convict people of their sin], and exhort [i.e., urge people to act], with great patience and teaching.