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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 1:6
18th Century
Theologian
And you became followers of us. "You became imitators—mimhtai—of us." This does not mean that they became followers of Paul, Sila…
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 1:6
Imitators of us and of the Lord (μιμητα ημων κα του κυριου). Μιμητης (-της expresses the agent) is from μιμεομα, to imitate and th…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 1:6
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Thessalonians 1:6
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 1:6
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 “…
John Calvin
On 1 Thessalonians 1:6
16th Century
Theologian
And you became imitators. To increase their eagerness, he declares that there is a mutual agreement, and harmony, as it were, between his …
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 1:6
17th Century
Pastor
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord
So far followers of them as they were of Christ, in embracing the Gos…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 1:6–10
17th Century
Minister
When careless, ignorant, and immoral persons are turned from their carnal pursuits and connections, to believe in and obey the Lord Jesus, to live …