1 Thessalonians 1:6

Updated: June 3, 2025

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And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G2532} ye{G5210} became{G1096}{(G5675)} followers{G3402} of us{G2257}, and{G2532} of the Lord{G2962}, having received{G1209}{(G5666)} the word{G3056} in{G1722} much{G4183} affliction{G2347}, with{G3326} joy{G5479} of the Holy{G40} Ghost{G4151}:

KJV with Strongs

(6) You also became imitators of us and The אָדוֹן Adonai, having accepted The Word in much affliction with the joy of רוּחַ Ruach HaKodesh.

The F.O.G

[6] Even in the midst of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit, following our example and, more importantly, the Lord's example.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and ye—ye did become imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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