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Imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea (μιμητα των εκκλησιων του θεου των ουσων εν τη Ιουδαια). On μιμητα see on 1:5.…

For you, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judea are in Christ Jesus. Which are united to the Lord Jesus, or whic…

For you.—“The effectual power of this word upon you is shown in your joining the Church in spite of such difficulties.”

The word “for” confirms the principal statement of v.13—their ready acceptance of God’s word. Welcoming the word and enduring sufferings because of…

For you became imitators. If you are inclined to restrict this to the clause immediately connected with it, the meaning will be that the p…

For you, brethren, became followers of the churches of God ,
&c.] As of the Lord and of the apostle, ([Reference 1 T…

We should receive the word of God with affections suitable to its holiness, wisdom, truth, and goodness. The words of men are frail and perishing, …

In the preceding section, the Apostle disclosed the nature of his coming to them; here he indicates the nature of their conversion. In addre ing th…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson