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You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,
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Imitate Christ-like Leaders
Commentators emphasize that believers are called to be "imitators," not just followers. Paul presents himself as a model only because he is imitating the Lord Jesus. This serves as a guide for Christians: we should follow and learn from leaders who clearly pattern their own lives after Christ's example of holiness, love, and endurance.
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1 Thessalonians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And you became followers of us. "You became imitators—mimhtai—of us." This does not mean that they became followers of Paul, Sila…
Imitators of us and of the Lord (μιμητα ημων κα του κυριου). Μιμητης (-της expresses the agent) is from μιμεομα, to imitate and th…
19th Century
Anglican
And you became followers.—Not so much a separate reason for believing them elected of God because of their receptiveness, but an e…
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Baptist
Ah! dear friends, we read of one who was more honourable than his brothers because his mother bore him with sorrow. And so when faith is born in th…
In v.6, Paul introduces a new point in his explanation of how he knew God had chosen the Thessalonians (cf. v.4). In a relatively short time they “…
16th Century
Protestant
And you became imitators. To increase their eagerness, he declares that there is a mutual agreement, and harmony, as it were, between his …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord So far followers of them as they were of Christ, in embracing the Gos…
When careless, ignorant, and immoral persons are turned from their carnal pursuits and connections, to believe in and obey the Lord Jesus, to live …
13th Century
Catholic
The Apostle wishes to strengthen the Church in the face of tribulations. First, he addresses present tribulations in the first letter to the Thessa…
