1 Thessalonians 1:6
1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 1
“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
What Does 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Mean?
1 Thessalonians 1:6 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 1, verse 6 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Holy Spirit, and Discipleship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Thessalonians 1:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Timothy 4:12“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”1 Corinthians 11:1“Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.”Hebrews 13:7“Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.”Acts 13:52“And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.”1 Corinthians 4:16“Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.”3 John 1:11“Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.”Philippians 4:9“Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.”Acts 17:11“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”Romans 14:17“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”Philippians 3:17“Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.”1 Peter 1:6“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:”2 Corinthians 6:10“As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.”Galatians 5:22“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”2 Thessalonians 3:9“Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.”1 Corinthians 15:1“Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;”2 Thessalonians 3:7“For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;”Ephesians 5:1“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;”Romans 5:3“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”Romans 8:16“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:”Matthew 16:24“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”
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