1 Thessalonians 1:6

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And you imitated both us and the Lord Jesus, because even in the midst of terrible suffering, you welcomed our message with the joy that the Holy Spirit gives.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 11:1

Follow my example, just as I follow the example of Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:16

So I’m asking you to follow my example.

Acts 13:52

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

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

2 Thessalonians 3:9

We earned our own living, even though we had the right to receive help from you, in order to set an example for you to follow.

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, don’t imitate those who are doing wrong, but those who are doing good. Anyone who does what’s good belongs to God. Anyone who does what’s wrong hasn’t really seen or known God.

Ephesians 5:1

Follow God’s example, as children that he loves dearly,

John 8:12

Jesus spoke to the people again and said, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in darkness. They will have the light of life.”

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus told his disciples, “All those who want to be my disciples must say ‘no’ to themselves, pick up their crosses, and follow me.

1 Peter 3:13

Who’s going to hurt you if you really want to do good?

1 Peter 1:8

Even though you’ve never seen Jesus, you love him. Though you don’t see him now, you believe in him and you’re filled with a glorious joy that can’t be put into words.

1 Peter 1:6

You rejoice greatly because of all this, even though for a little while you may have had to suffer sadness in all kinds of troubles.

Hebrews 10:34

You suffered along with people in prison, and when your property was taken from you, you accepted that with joy, because you knew that God had given you better and more lasting things.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

We’ve been bragging to the rest of God’s churches about your endurance and faith in all the suffering and testing you’re going through.

Philippians 3:17

Brothers and sisters, join together in following my example. You have us as a model, so pay close attention to those who live the way we do.

2 Corinthians 8:5

They did more than we expected. First they gave themselves to the Lord, and then they gave themselves to us by the will of God.

Romans 15:13

May the God who gives hope fill you with great joy and peace as you trust in him, and may you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. The church respected and obeyed the Lord and was encouraged by the Holy Spirit, and it grew even larger.

Acts 5:41

The apostles were full of joy as they left the Sanhedrin. They considered it an honor to suffer shame for the name of Jesus.

1 Corinthians 11:2

I commend you for remembering what I taught you and for staying true to exactly what I passed on to you.

2 Corinthians 6:10

We’re often distressed, but we’re always full of joy. We’re poor, but we make many people rich. We own nothing, but we never lack anything.

2 Thessalonians 3:7

You know how you should follow our example. We weren’t lazy when we were with you.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word, be ready to serve God in good times and bad, correct people’s mistakes. Warn them, encourage them with words of hope, and be very patient as you do these things. Teach the people carefully,