As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
Parallel translations
- WEB so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.
- KJV So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.
- NKJV so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe.
- NASB so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
- NLT As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Greece—throughout both Macedonia and Achaia.
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Quick answer
Their faith made them a model for all the believers in their region. A young church became an example to others.
Overview
Macedonia and Achaia together covered much of Greece, so the Thessalonians' influence spread widely. What began as imitation (v. 6) became exemplary, showing that grace received is meant to overflow to others. A church faithful under pressure becomes a pattern that encourages the wider body of Christ.
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- Titus 2:7In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
- 1 Tim 4:12Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
- 1 Pet 5:3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
- 2 Cor 11:9–10And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
- 1 Th 1:8For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.
- Acts 16:12From there we went to the Roman colony of Philippi, the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.
- 2 Cor 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:
- Acts 1:13When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.
- Acts 18:1After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.
- 1 Th 4:10And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more
- 2 Cor 9:2For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.
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