1 Thessalonians 1:6

English Standard Version

6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, (Mt 5:12; Ac 13:52; Ac 17:5; 1Co 4:16; 1Co 11:1; Ga 5:22; 1Th 2:14; 2Th 3:7; 2Th 3:9) 

New International Version

6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 

New International Reader’s Version

6 We and the Lord were your examples. You followed us. You welcomed our message even when you were suffering terribly. You welcomed it with the joy the Holy Spirit gives. 

King James Version

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

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