1 Thessalonians 1:6-7 Part 2 of 2

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. And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.

 

with the joy

2 Corinthians 6:10  ... sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, yet possessing everything. (see verses 3-13)   

Matthew 5:12  "Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." 

2 Corinthians 7:4  I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.

Philippians 2:17  But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

Philippians 4:4  Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

given by the Holy Spirit 

Acts 13:52  And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

And so you became a model 

1 Timothy 4:12  Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.

Philippians 3:17  Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do.

2 Thessalonians 3:9  We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate.

to all the believers in Macedonia 

Acts 16:9  During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us."

and Achaia 

Acts 18:12  While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews of Corinth made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the place of judgment.

Acts 18:27  When Apollos wanted to go to Achaia, the brothers and sisters encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. When he arrived, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.

2 Corinthians 9:2  For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting about it to the Macedonians, telling them that since last year you in Achaia were ready to give; and your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action.

 

(parentheses are mine)

 

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