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1 Thessalonians 1:6
You became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,
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Interpretation

Paul urges a followers us that is embodied in work and rest. 1 Thessalonians 1:6: trace "became" and "imitators". Let followers us in small choices no one sees—carry peace past preference.

Context

This passage belongs to 1 Thessalonians, a epistle/letter witness, highlighting followers us. Within ch. 1, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “became” and “imitators”.

Authorship & Historical Background

1 Thessalonians was received under the name of Paul. A common scholarly view of 1 Thessalonians: widely regarded as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date 1 Thessalonians AD 50–51. Here the thread of apostolic community comes into view.

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Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 50–51
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46