1 Thessalonians 1:6

The Text-Critical English New Testament

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you received the word in much affliction with the joy of the Holy Spirit.

Cross References

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

John 8:12

Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will certainly not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Acts 13:52

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

Acts 5:41

So the apostles went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the name of Jesus.

Acts 9:31

So the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were being strengthened. Continuing in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, they were being multiplied.

Romans 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 11:1

Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.

1 Corinthians 11:2

Now I praise you, brothers, because you remember me in everything and hold fast to the teachings that have been handed down, just as I delivered them to you.

1 Corinthians 4:16

Therefore I urge you to be imitators of me.

2 Corinthians 6:10

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

2 Corinthians 8:5

And they did not do this in the way we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us by the will of God.

Galatians 5:22

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

Ephesians 5:1

Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children,

Philippians 3:17

Join together in imitating me, brothers, and pay close attention to those who walk according to the example you have in us.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

As a result we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your perseverance and faithfulness in all the persecutions and tribulations that you are enduring.

2 Thessalonians 3:7

For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you,

2 Thessalonians 3:9

We did this, not because we do not have the right to be supported, but to present ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word, be prepared whether the time is favorable or not, reprove, rebuke, and encourage, with complete patience and careful instruction.

Hebrews 10:34

For you sympathized with me when I was in prison, and you accepted the plundering of your possessions with joy, knowing that you have for yourselves a better and lasting possession in heaven.

1 Peter 1:6

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

1 Peter 1:8

Although you once did not know him, you love him; although you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with an unspeakable and glorious joy,

1 Peter 3:13

Now who will harm you if you become imitators of what is good?

3 John 1:11

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