1 Thessalonians 1:7

King James Version (KJV)

So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

Translations

1 Thessalonians 1:7 - Amplified Bible

So that you [thus] became a pattern to all the believers (those who adhere to, trust in, and rely on Christ Jesus) in Macedonia and Achaia (most of Greece).

1 Thessalonians 1:7 - American Standard Version

so that ye became an ensample to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

1 Thessalonians 1:7 - Bible in Basic English

So that you became an example to all those who have faith in Christ in Macedonia and Achaia.

1 Thessalonians 1:7 - Darby Bible

so that ye became models to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia:

1 Thessalonians 1:7 - English Standard Version

so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.

1 Thessalonians 1:7 - King James Version

So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

1 Thessalonians 1:7 - La Biblia de las Americas

de manera que llegasteis a ser un ejemplo para todos los creyentes en Macedonia y en Acaya.

1 Thessalonians 1:7 - The Message

Do you know that all over the provinces of both Macedonia and Achaia believers look up to you? The word has gotten around. Your lives are echoing the Master’s Word, not only in the provinces but all over the place. The news of your faith in God is out. We don’t even have to say anything anymore—you’re the message! People come up and tell us how you received us with open arms, how you deserted the dead idols of your old life so you could embrace and serve God, the true God. They marvel at how expectantly you await the arrival of his Son, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescued us from certain doom.

1 Thessalonians 1:7 - New American Standard Bible

so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.

1 Thessalonians 1:7 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

de tal manera que llegaron a ser un ejemplo para todos los creyentes en Macedonia y en Acaya.

1 Thessalonians 1:7 - World English Bible

so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

1 Thessalonians 1:7 - Young's Living Translation

so that ye became patterns to all those believing in Macedonia and Achaia,

1 Thessalonians 1:7 - Additional Comments

So much of what we do should not be for our own edification, but for others. This should be a goal for us individually, and a goal of our church, to be examples for others, to show others - "this is how you live the Christian life". Think about it - is that one of your goals? Is your life worth emulating? Why or why not? What needs to change?

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