1 Thessalonians 1:6 in the World English Bible
You became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,
Context
5 For 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.
6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.