World English Bible
"so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia."
— 1 Thessalonians 1:7, World English Bible
“So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.”
“so that ye became an ensample to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia. ”
“As a result you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.”
“So that you were made a pattern to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.”
“So that you became an example to all those who have faith in Christ in Macedonia and Achaia.”
“So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.”
We know, brothers loved by God, that you are chosen,
and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake.
You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,
so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.
For from you the word of the Lord has been declared, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone out; so that we need not to say anything.
For they themselves report concerning us what kind of a reception we had from you; and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God,
and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead--Jesus, who delivers us from the wrath to come.