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In this way, you imitated the believers in God’s churches in Judea who, because of their belief in Christ Jesus, suffered from their own people, the Jews. <a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews, <a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews, <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For you became imitators, brothers, of the churches of God in Judea being in Christ Jesus. For the same as them, you also suffered from the own countrymen as they also did from the Jews, <a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">King James Bible</a> For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews: <a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New King James Version</a> For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus. For you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, just as they did from the Judeans, <a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, for you also endured the same sufferings at the hands of your own countrymen, even as they did from the Jews, <a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, for you also endured the same sufferings at the hands of your own countrymen, even as they did from the Jews, <a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, for you also endured the same sufferings at the hands of your own countrymen, even as they did from the Jews, <a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, for you also suffered the same things at the hands of your own countrymen, even as they did from the Jews, <a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, because you too suffered the same [kind of] persecution from your own countrymen, as they did from the Jews, <a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of God’s churches in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, since you have also suffered the same things from people of your own country, just as they did from the Jews <a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For you, brothers, became imitators of God&#8217s churches in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, since you have also suffered the same things from people of your own country, just as they did from the Jews <a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> For ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Jud忙a in Christ Jesus: for ye also suffered the same things of your own countrymen, even as they did of the Jews; <a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My friends, you did just like God's churches in Judea and like the other followers of Christ Jesus there. And so, you were mistreated by your own people, in the same way they were mistreated by their people. <a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> For ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judaea in Christ Jesus: for ye also suffered the same things of your own countrymen, even as they did of the Jews; <a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You, brothers and sisters, were like the churches of God in Judea that are united with Christ Jesus. You suffered the same persecutions from the people of your own country as those churches did from the Jews <a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Our friends, the same things happened to you that happened to the churches of God in Judea, to the people there who belong to Christ Jesus. You suffered the same persecutions from your own people that they suffered from the Jews, <a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in union with the Messiah Jesus. You suffered the same persecutions from the people of your own country as they did from those Jews <a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews, <a href="/net/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NET Bible</a> For you became imitators, brothers and sisters, of God's churches in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, because you too suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they in fact did from the Jews, <a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches 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 Judeans; <a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things from your own countrymen, even as they have from the Jews: <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For you, brethren, followed the example of the Churches of God in Christ Jesus which are in Judaea; seeing that you endured the same ill-treatment at the hands of your countrymen, as they did at the hands of the Jews. <a href="/web/1_thessalonians/2.htm">World English Bible</a> 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 <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for you became imitators, brothers, of the assemblies of God that are in Judea in Christ Jesus, because you suffered such things, even you, from your own countrymen, as they also from the Jews, <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For you became imitators, brothers, of the churches of God in Judea being in Christ Jesus. For the same as them, you also suffered from the own countrymen as they also did from the Jews, <a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for ye became imitators, brethren, of the assemblies of God that are in Judea in Christ Jesus, because such things ye suffered, even ye, from your own countrymen, as also they from the Jews, <a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For ye, brethren, were imitators of the churches of God being in Judea in Christ Jesus: for ye also suffered the same things by your own race, as they also by the Jews:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For you, brethren, are become followers of the churches of God which are in Judea, in Christ Jesus: for you also have suffered the same things from your own coutrymen, even as they have from the Jews, <a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For you, brothers, have become imitators of the churches of God which are at Judea, in Christ Jesus. For you, too, have suffered the same things from your fellow countrymen as they have suffered from the Jews, <a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New American Bible</a> For you, brothers, have become imitators of the churches of God that are in Judea in Christ Jesus. For you suffer the same things from your compatriots as they did from the Jews, <a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, for you suffered the same things from your own compatriots as they did from the Jews,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For you, my brethren, have taken the pattern of the churches of God in Judæa which are in Christ Jesus: for you also have suffered from the people of your own tribe, even as they have suffered from the Jews; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But you, my brethren, imitated the churches of God that are in Judea, these who are in Yeshua The Messiah, so that you suffered also by the children of your nation just as they did also of the Judeans,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea which are in Christ Jesus; for you, also, have suffered the same things from your own countrymen, that they have suffered from the Jews, <a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Jesus Christ: because you suffered the same things from your fellow tribes, as they also from the Jews; <a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea, in Christ Jesus: for ye suffered the same things also yourselves from your own countrymen, as they too have of the Jews; <a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for, my brethren, you have followed the example of the christian churches in Judea; by having suffer'd the same persecutions from your own nation, as the churches have suffer'd from the Jews, <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For you, brethren, followed the example of the Churches of God in Christ Jesus which are in Judaea; seeing that you endured the same ill-treatment at the hands of your countrymen, as they did at the hands of the Jews. <a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For ye, brethren, became imitators of the assemblies of God, that are in Judaea in Christ Jesus; because ye suffered the same things from your own countrymen, as they also did from the Jews; <a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God, which are in Judea, in Christ Jesus, in that ye also have suffered the same things from your own countrymen, as they have from the Jews: <a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/2-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=232" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Paul's Ministry</a> …13And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe. 14<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-VMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egenēthēte (V-AIP-2P) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">became</a> <a href="/greek/3402.htm" title="3402: mimētai (N-NMP) -- An imitator, follower. From mimeomai; an imitator.">imitators</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsiōn (N-GFP) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">churches</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2449.htm" title="2449: Ioudaia (N-DFS) -- Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine.">Judea</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ousōn (V-PPA-GFP) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus.</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3958.htm" title="3958: epathete (V-AIA-2P) -- I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. ">suffered</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">your</a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.">own</a> <a href="/greek/4853.htm" title="4853: symphyletōn (N-GMP) -- From sun and a derivative of phule; a co-tribesman, i.e. Native of the same country.">countrymen</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the very things</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auta (PPro-AN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autoi (PPro-NM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">they</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">suffered</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews,</a> 15who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Acts 17:5-9</a> The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people. / But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here, / and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” ... <a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Acts 8:1</a> And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. <a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Galatians 1:13-14</a> For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how severely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. / I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers. <a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">Matthew 23:34-35</a> Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town. / And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. <a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-20</a> If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. <a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Acts 9:23-25</a> After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him, / but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him. / One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall. <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Acts 13:50</a> The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district. <a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Acts 14:2</a> But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Acts 14:19</a> Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead. <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Acts 17:13</a> But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that Paul was also proclaiming the word of God in Berea, they went there themselves to incite and agitate the crowds. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-24.htm">2 Corinthians 11:24</a> Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Philippians 1:29-30</a> For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, / since you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have. <a href="/hebrews/10-32.htm">Hebrews 10:32-34</a> Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering. / Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated. / You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession. <a href="/revelation/2-9.htm">Revelation 2:9</a> I know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to be Jews, but are in fact a synagogue of Satan. <a href="/jeremiah/11-19.htm">Jeremiah 11:19-21</a> For I was like a gentle lamb led to slaughter; I did not know that they had plotted against me: “Let us destroy the tree with its fruit; let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name may be remembered no more.” / O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who examines the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause. / Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning the people of Anathoth who are seeking your life and saying, “You must not prophesy in the name of the LORD, or you will die by our hand.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For you, brothers, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for you also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:became.<a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:6</a> And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:the churches.<a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a> Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.<a href="/galatians/1-22.htm">Galatians 1:22</a> And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ:are.<a href="/1_thessalonians/1-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:1</a> Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.<a href="/2_thessalonians/1-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:1</a> Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:ye also.<a href="/1_thessalonians/3-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:4</a> For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.<a href="/acts/17-1.htm">Acts 17:1-8,13</a> Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: … <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1,2</a> Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; … even.<a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Acts 8:1,3</a> And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles… <a href="/acts/9-1.htm">Acts 9:1,13</a> And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, … <a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Acts 11:19</a> Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/galatians/1-22.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-6.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/galatians/1-22.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/galatians/1-14.htm">Countrymen</a> <a href="/galatians/3-4.htm">Endured</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Example</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Examples</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Followers</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/7-34.htm">Ill-Treatment</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Imitators</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-10.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/colossians/4-11.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/galatians/1-22.htm">Judaea</a> <a href="/galatians/1-22.htm">Judea</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Sufferings</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">Underwent</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-4.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-19.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-4.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-34.htm">Countrymen</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-11.htm">Endured</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-7.htm">Example</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm">Examples</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-1.htm">Followers</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-16.htm">God's</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-25.htm">Ill-Treatment</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-12.htm">Imitators</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-15.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/titus/1-14.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Judaea</a> <a href="/ezra/5-8.htm">Judea</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-19.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-11.htm">Sufferings</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-14.htm">Underwent</a><div class="vheading2">1 Thessalonians 2</div>1. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-1.htm">In what manner the gospel was brought and preached to the Thessalonians.</a> 18. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm">A reason is rendered both why Paul was so long absent from them, and also so desirous to see them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>For you, brothers The term "brothers" (Greek: ἀδελφοί, adelphoi) is a term of endearment and solidarity, emphasizing the familial bond among believers. In the early church, this term was inclusive, referring to both men and women as part of the spiritual family. Paul’s use of "brothers" here underscores the unity and shared identity in Christ, transcending ethnic and cultural boundaries.became imitators The Greek word for "imitators" (μιμηταί, mimetai) suggests a deliberate and conscious effort to emulate or follow the example of others. In the context of the early church, this imitation was not merely external but involved adopting the faith, perseverance, and practices of other believers. It highlights the importance of role models in the Christian faith and the transmission of spiritual values through lived example.of the churches of God in Christ Jesus This phrase situates the Thessalonian believers within the broader community of faith. "Churches of God" indicates divine ownership and purpose, while "in Christ Jesus" signifies the centrality of Christ in the identity and mission of these communities. Historically, the churches in Judea were among the first to face persecution, setting a precedent for others to follow in faithfulness despite adversity.that are in Judea Judea was the region where the early church was birthed, and it was a place of significant religious and cultural tension. The Judean churches faced persecution from both Roman authorities and Jewish leaders who opposed the new Christian movement. This historical context provides a backdrop for understanding the challenges faced by the Thessalonian believers.You suffered from your own countrymen The Thessalonians, like the Judean churches, experienced persecution from those within their own cultural and national context. This phrase highlights the painful reality of facing opposition from familiar and close quarters, which can be more challenging than external threats. It reflects the cost of discipleship and the call to endure hardship for the sake of the Gospel.the very things they suffered from the Jews This comparison draws a parallel between the experiences of the Thessalonian believers and the early Judean Christians. The "Jews" here refers to those who opposed the Christian message, not the Jewish people as a whole. Historically, the early church faced significant opposition from certain Jewish leaders who saw the Christian movement as a threat to traditional Jewish beliefs and practices. This shared experience of suffering serves to strengthen the bond between the Thessalonian church and the Judean believers, emphasizing the universal nature of Christian persecution and the call to stand firm in faith.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) For ye.--"The effectual power of this word upon you is shown in your joining the Church in spite of such difficulties."Followers.--Better, imitators. The churches of Judaea are probably selected for example, not only as being the oldest and best-organised churches, but the most afflicted, both by want (<a href="/acts/11-29.htm" title="Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers which dwelled in Judaea:">Acts 11:29</a>; <a href="/acts/24-17.htm" title="Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.">Acts 24:17</a>; <a href="/romans/15-26.htm" title="For it has pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.">Romans 15:26</a>), and (chiefly) by persecution from the "Jews."Your own countrymen.--See <a href="/context/acts/17-8.htm" title="And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things.">Acts 17:8-9</a>. It was always the Jewish policy to persecute by means of others. Evidently the Thessalonian Church is almost entirely Gentile.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - For ye, brethren, became followers; or rather, imitators, namely, in the endurance of suffering for the sake of the gospel, not in intention only, but in reality. Of the Churches Of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus. These Churches arc mentioned as being at this early period the most prominent. The special mention of persecution by the Jews has its origin in the fact that it was by the unbelieving Jews that Paul was persecuted at Thessalonica. For ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen. One of the proofs that the Church of Thessalonica was Gentile in its origin; as these countrymen were evidently Gentiles, being here distinguished from the Jews. From this it would seem that, after Paul and his companions had left Thessalonica, the persecution which arose against the Christians continued, and the Gentiles combined with the Jews in opposing the gospel. Even as they - the Churches of God in Judaea - have of the Jews. We learn from the Acts of the Apostles that the Jewish Christians in Judaea were exposed to severe persecution from their unbelieving countrymen: Stephen was put to death, and Paul himself, in his unconverted state, was a chief among the persecutors. <a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/2-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. you, Ὑμεῖς (Hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. became ἐγενήθητε (egenēthēte) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. imitators μιμηταὶ (mimētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3402.htm">Strong's 3402: </a> An imitator, follower. From mimeomai; an imitator. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. churches ἐκκλησιῶν (ekklēsiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Judea Ἰουδαίᾳ (Ioudaia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2449.htm">Strong's 2449: </a> Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine. that τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. are οὐσῶν (ousōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Christ Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus. Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. You ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. suffered ἐπάθετε (epathete) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3958.htm">Strong's 3958: </a> I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. from ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). [your] τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. own ἰδίων (idiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. countrymen συμφυλετῶν (symphyletōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4853.htm">Strong's 4853: </a> From sun and a derivative of phule; a co-tribesman, i.e. Native of the same country. the very things τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. they αὐτοὶ (autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [suffered] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. from ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Jews, Ἰουδαίων (Ioudaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. 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