1 Thessalonians 1:6

1:6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, when you received ¹  the message with joy that comes from the Holy Spirit, despite great affliction.

1 Thessalonians 2:19

2:19 For who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of ²  before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not of course you?

1 Thessalonians 3:9

3:9 For how can we thank God enough for you, ³  for all the joy we feel ⁴  because of you before our God?

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¹ tn Or “after you received.”

² sn Crown to boast of (Grk “crown of boasting”). Paul uses boasting or exultation to describe the Christian’s delight in being commended for faithful service by the Lord at his return (1 Cor 9:15-16; 2 Cor 1:12-14; 10:13-18; Phil 2:16; and 1 Cor 3:14; 4:5).

³ tn Grk “what thanks can we render to God about you.”

⁴ tn Grk “all the joy with which we rejoice.”