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Becoming a Model Church
The Thessalonian church's faith was so authentic that they became a "tupos"—a Greek word for a pattern, impression, or model. Commentators explain that their firm belief, endurance through suffering, and zeal were so remarkable that churches throughout Macedonia and Achaia (modern-day Greece) looked to them as the standard for Christian living.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 1:7
18th Century
Theologian
So that you were ensamples to all that believe. These were examples in reference to the firmness with which you embraced the gospel, the f…
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 1:7
So that ye became (ωστε γενεσθα υμας). Definite result expressed by ωστε and the infinitive γενεσθα (second aorist middle of γινομ…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 1:7
19th Century
Bishop
“Your zeal was so great and sincere that you, in your turn, became a model: for even in far-away countries the tale of your conversion is told with…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Thessalonians 1:7
19th Century
Preacher
My brothers and sisters, let us not only be Christians, but let us be samples of Christians. They are sure to pick out the best for a sample. Oh! t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 1:7
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 1:7
16th Century
Theologian
So that you were. Here we have another amplification—that they had stirred up even believers by their example. For it is a great thing to …
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 1:7
17th Century
Pastor
So that you were ensamples to all that believe
They were not only followers of Christ and his apostles, whom they to…
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 …