1 Thessalonians 1:6 Meaning
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
Context Explained
4Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.
5For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
6And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
7So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.
8For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.
Key Themes
faithgracehope
Source: 1 Thessalonians 1:6