Accepted Affliction Amid Example Followed Followers Ghost Gives Holy Imitators Inspired Joy Master Message Pattern Persecution Received Severe Spirit Spite Suffering Tribulation Trouble Welcomed Yet
1:6 {4} And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with {c} joy of the Holy Ghost:
(4) Another reason, because even to that day they embraced the Gospel with great cheerfulness, insomuch that they were an example to all their neighbours: so that it would be more shameful for them to faint in the middle of the race.
(c) With joy which comes from the Holy Spirit.
1:6 Ye became followers of us, and of the Lord. Followed them as they followed the Lord.
Having received the word in much affliction. In the midst of opposition and persecution. See Ac 17:5-9.
With the joy of the Holy Ghost. With rejoicing as soon as they accepted the gospel.
1:6 Though in much affliction, yet with much joy.
1:6-10 When careless, ignorant, and immoral persons are turned from their carnal pursuits and connexions, to believe in and obey the Lord Jesus, to live soberly, righteously, and godly, the matter speaks for itself. The believers under the Old Testament waited for the coming of the Messiah, and believers now wait for his second coming. He is yet to come. And God had raised him from the dead, which is a full assurance unto all men that he will come to judgment. He came to purchase salvation, and will, when he comes again, bring salvation with him, full and final deliverance from that wrath which is yet to come. Let all, without delay, flee from the wrath to come, and seek refuge in Christ and his salvation.
Accepted Affliction Amid Followed Followers Ghost Gives Holy Imitators Inspired Joy Master Message Pattern Persecution Received Severe Spirit Spite Suffering Tribulation Trouble Welcomed Word
Accepted Affliction Amid Followed Followers Ghost Gives Holy Imitators Inspired Joy Master Message Pattern Persecution Received Severe Spirit Spite Suffering Tribulation Trouble Welcomed Word
