1 Thessalonians 1:7

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.

American Standard Version (1901)

so that ye became an ensample to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

Bible in Basic English

So that you became an example to all those who have faith in Christ in Macedonia and Achaia.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So that you were made a pattern to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

Free Bible Version

So you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Greece!

Geneva Bible 1599

So that ye were as ensamples to all that beleeue in Macedonia and in Achaia.

King James (Authorized) Version

So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

Plain English Version

You showed all the other Christians there in Macedonia country the right way to live. And you did that too for the Christians in the country to the south of you, called Akaya.

Translation for Translators

As a result of your joyfully enduring your troubles, all the believers who live in Macedonia and Achaia provinces have heard how firmly you trust God. So they know that they should firmly trust in God as you do.

Unlocked Literal Bible

As a result, you became an example to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe.

Noah Webster Bible

So that ye were examples to all that believe, in Macedonia and Achaia.

World English Bible

so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

Young's Literal Translation

so that ye became patterns to all those believing in Macedonia and Achaia,

Context

Greetings to the Thessalonians

⁶And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.⁷As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.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.

Summary

In 1 Thessalonians 1:7, Paul commends the believers in Thessalonica for being a positive example to other believers in the region. Their faithfulness, love, and perseverance in the face of persecution serve as an inspiration to fellow Christians. This verse highlights the importance of living out one's faith authentically and boldly, even in the midst of challenges. The Thessalonian Christians' testimony of faith not only strengthens their own community but also has a ripple effect on other believers. Ultimately, this verse underscores the transformative power of genuine faith and love in influencing others for Christ.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Ye were ensamples - Τοπους· Types, models, or patterns; according to which all the Churches in Macedonia and Achaia formed both their creed and their conduct.