1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

You were imitating us and the Lord when you received the message, for despite your troubles you experienced the joy the Holy Spirit gives.

So you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Greece!

You have broadcast the Lord's message, not only in Macedonia and Greece, but everywhere people have heard of your trust in God—so there's no need for us to tell anybody about it!

In fact they talk about what a marvelous welcome you gave us, how you abandoned idols and turned to God, how you serve the true and living God,

as you look forward to the coming of his Son from heaven—Jesus, the one God raised from the dead, who will save us from the judgment to come.