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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.…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
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…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
For you.—“The effectual power of this word upon you is shown in your joining the Church in spite of such difficulties.”
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
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…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
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…
John Gill
JohnGill
For you, brethren, became followers of the churches of God ,
&c.] As of the Lord and of the apostle, ([Reference 1 T…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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, …
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
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