1 Thessalonians 2:14

Webster's Bible (1833)

For you, brothers, became imitators of the assemblies of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus; for you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, even as they did from the Jews;

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  • 1 Thess 3:4 : 4 For most assuredly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction, even as it happened, and you know.
  • 2 Thess 1:4 : 4 so that we ourselves boast about you in the assemblies of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure.
  • Gal 1:22 : 22 I was still unknown by face to the assemblies of Judea which were in Christ,
  • Heb 10:33-34 : 33 partly, being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions; and partly, becoming partakers with those who were treated so. 34 For you both had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better possession and an enduring one in the heavens.
  • 2 Cor 8:1-2 : 1 Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia; 2 how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
  • 1 Thess 1:6 : 6 You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,
  • Heb 5:7-8 : 7 He, in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and petitions with strong crying and tears to him who was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear, 8 though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered.
  • 2 Thess 1:1 : 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ:
  • 1 Thess 1:1 : 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Acts 8:1 : 1 Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.
  • Acts 8:3 : 3 But Saul ravaged the assembly, entering into every house, and dragged both men and women off to prison.
  • Acts 9:1 : 1 But Saul, still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
  • Acts 9:13 : 13 But Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem.
  • Acts 9:31 : 31 So the assemblies throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
  • Acts 11:19 : 19 They therefore who were scattered abroad by the oppression that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews only.
  • Acts 12:1-3 : 1 Now about that time, Herod the king stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly. 2 He killed James, the brother of John, with the sword. 3 When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This was during the days of unleavened bread.
  • Acts 17:1-8 : 1 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 Paul, as was his custom, went in to them, and for three Sabbath days reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, "This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ." 4 Some of them were persuaded, and joined Paul and Silas, of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and not a few of the chief women. 5 But the unpersuaded Jews took along{TR reads "And the Jews who were unpersuaded, becoming envious and taking along" instead of "But the unpersuaded Jews took along"} some wicked men from the marketplace, and gathering a crowd, set the city in an uproar. Assaulting the house of Jason, they sought to bring them out to the people. 6 When they didn't find them, they dragged Jason and certain brothers{The word for "brothers" here and where the context allows may be also correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} before the rulers of the city, crying, "These who have turned the world upside down have come here also, 7 whom Jason has received. These all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus!" 8 The multitude and the rulers of the city were troubled when they heard these things.
  • Acts 17:13 : 13 But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was proclaimed by Paul at Beroea also, they came there likewise, agitating the multitudes.
  • 1 Cor 7:17 : 17 Only, as the Lord has distributed to each man, as God has called each, so let him walk. So I command in all the assemblies.

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    5 and that our Gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake.

    6 You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

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

  • 15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and drove us out, and didn't please God, and are contrary to all men;

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    4 so that we ourselves boast about you in the assemblies of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure.

    5 This is an obvious sign of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that you may be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you also suffer.

    6 Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay affliction to those who afflict you,

  • Heb 10:32-33
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    32 But remember the former days, in which, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings;

    33 partly, being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions; and partly, becoming partakers with those who were treated so.

  • 17 Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.

  • 13 For this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.

  • 21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you{TR reads "us" instead of "you"} an example, that you should follow his steps,

  • 4 For most assuredly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction, even as it happened, and you know.

  • 12 I beg you, brothers, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You did me no wrong,

  • 1 Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

  • 13 For you have heard of my way of living in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the assembly of God, and ravaged it.

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    10 But you did follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness,

    11 persecutions, and sufferings: those things that happened to me at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. I endured those persecutions. Out of them all the Lord delivered me.

    12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

  • 7 for this cause, brothers, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith.

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    9 For you remember, brothers, our labor and travail; for working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached to you the Gospel of God.

    10 You are witnesses with God, how holy, righteously, and blamelessly we behaved ourselves toward you who believe.

  • 9 For they themselves report concerning us what kind of a reception we had from you; and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God,

  • 13 But because you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also you may rejoice with exceeding joy.

  • 22 I was still unknown by face to the assemblies of Judea which were in Christ,

  • Phil 1:28-30
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    28 and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.

    29 Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,

    30 having the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear is in me.

  • 9 Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.

  • 2 Cor 1:6-7
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    6 But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation. If we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer.

    7 Our hope for you is steadfast, knowing that, since you are partakers of the sufferings, so also are you of the comfort.

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    1 For you yourselves know, brothers, our visit to you wasn't in vain,

    2 but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as you know, at Philippi, we grew bold in our God to tell you the Gospel of God in much conflict.

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    14 to which he called you through our Gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    15 So then, brothers, stand firm, and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word, or by letter.

  • 2 and all the brothers{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} who are with me, to the assemblies of Galatia:

  • 20 For you bear with a man, if he brings you into bondage, if he devours you, if he takes you captive, if he exalts himself, if he strikes you on the face.

  • 4 This was because of the false brothers secretly brought in, who stole in to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage;

  • 12 We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.

  • 17 But you, beloved, remember the words which have been spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the assembly;

  • 14 as also you acknowledged us in part, that we are your boasting, even as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.

  • 17 But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire,

  • 5 When some of both the Gentiles and the Jews, with their rulers, made a violent attempt to mistreat and stone them,

  • 2 But the disbelieving{or, disobedient} Jews stirred up and embittered the souls of the Gentiles against the brothers.

  • 11 For behold, this same thing, that you were made sorry in a godly way, what earnest care it worked in you. Yes, what defense, indignation, fear, longing, zeal, and vengeance! In everything you demonstrated yourselves to be pure in the matter.

  • 7 For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn't behave ourselves rebelliously among you,

  • 15 For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which you have toward all the saints,

  • 15 What was the blessing you enjoyed? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.

  • 7 because for the sake of the Name they went out, taking nothing from the Gentiles.