1 Thessalonians 1:5-7
Expanded Bible
5 because the ·Good News [Gospel] we brought to you came not only with words, but with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with ·sure knowledge that it is true [great conviction]. You know how we lived when we were with you ·in order to help you [for your sake]. 6 And you became ·like us and like [imitators of us and of] the Lord. You ·suffered much [experienced many trials/much persecution], but still you accepted the teaching with the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit. 7 So you became an ·example to [model for] all the believers in Macedonia [C the Roman province in which Thessalonica was located, present-day northern Greece] and Achaia [C present-day southern Greece].
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1 Thessalonians 1:5-7
New King James Version
5 For (A)our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, (B)and in the Holy Spirit (C)and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake.
6 And (D)you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, (E)with joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe.
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