Catholic Public Domain Version
"And so, you became imitators of us and of the Lord, accepting the Word in the midst of great tribulation, but with the joy of the Holy Spirit. "
— 1 Thessalonians 1:6, Catholic Public Domain Version
“And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:”
“And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit; ”
“You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,”
“And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, when you received the message with joy that comes from the Holy Spirit, despite great affliction.”
“And you became followers of us and of the Lord: receiving the word in much tribulation, with joy of the Holy Ghost:”
“And you took us and the Lord as your example, after the word had come to you in much trouble, with joy in the Holy Spirit;”
“And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:”
remembering your work of faith, and hardship, and charity, and enduring hope, in our Lord Jesus Christ, before God our Father.
For we know, brothers, beloved of God, of your election.
For our Gospel has not been among you in word alone, but also in virtue, and in the Holy Spirit, and with a great fullness, in the same manner as you know we have acted among you for your sake.
And so, you became imitators of us and of the Lord, accepting the Word in the midst of great tribulation, but with the joy of the Holy Spirit.
So have you become a pattern for all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.
For from you, the Word of the Lord was spread, not only in Macedonia and in Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith, which is toward God, has advanced so much so that we do not need to speak to you about anything.
For others are reporting among us of the kind of acceptance we had among you, and how you were converted from idols to God, to the service of the living and true God,