so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe.
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.
- BSB As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
- 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.
Cross-references & the web
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- Titus 2:7in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,
- 1 Tim 4:12Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
- 1 Pet 5:3neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
- 2 Cor 11:9–10When I was present with you and was in need, I wasn’t a burden on anyone, for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my need. In everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and I will continue to do so.
- 1 Th 1:8For from you the word of the Lord has been declared, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone out; so that we need not to say anything.
- Acts 16:12and from there to Philippi, which is a city of Macedonia, the foremost of the district, a Roman colony. We were staying some days in this city.
- 2 Cor 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the assembly of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia:
- Acts 1:13When they had come in, they went up into the upper room, where they were staying; that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.
- Acts 18:1After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth.
- 1 Th 4:10for indeed you do it toward all the brothers who are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brothers, that you abound more and more;
- 2 Cor 9:2for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to them of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for a year past. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them.
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