1 Thessalonians 1:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 1:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 1:6 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 1:6 — KJV
“And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:”
— 1 Thessalonians 1:6 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 1:6 in Context — About the Book of 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is among Paul's earliest letters, written to brand-new believers facing persecution — full of encouragement, hope in Christ's return, and comfort for those grieving the dead in Christ. Its closing commands form the shortest discipleship plan ever: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in everything.
Cross-References for 1 Thessalonians 1:6
“Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:6: having, received, holy
“Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:6: lord, word, holy
“For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:6: lord, much, holy
“He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:6: received, much, holy
“Say unto them, Whosoever he be of all your seed among your generations, that goeth unto the holy things, which the children of Israel hallow unto the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, that soul shall be cut off from my presence: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:6: lord, having, holy
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