1 Thessalonians 1 6
You were imitating us and the Lord when you received the message, for despite your troubles you experienced the joy the Holy Spirit gives.
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KJV 1 Thessalonians 1:6And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
NAS 1 Thessalonians 1:6You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word during great affliction with the joy of the Holy Spirit,
NCV 1 Thessalonians 1:6And you became like us and like the Lord. You suffered much, but still you accepted the teaching with the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit.