1 Thessalonians 2:14

Translations

Modern

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,

Traditional

For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

Literal

For you became imitators, brothers, of the churches of God being in Judea in Christ Jesus, because you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they also did from the Jews,

Latin

…vos enim imitatores facti estis, fratres, ecclesiarum Dei, quæ sunt in Judæa in Christo Jesu: quia eadem passi estis et vos a contribulibus vestris, sicut et ipsi a Judæis:

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English

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,

Notes

1 Thessalonians 2:14

The Thessalonian Christians suffered persecution. Their actions showed that they accepted the word of God (1:6). By suffering persecution, the Thessalonians followed the pattern of the apostles, the churches in Judea, and Christ himself (Acts 8:1).

1 Thessalonians 2:1–3:13

The letter begins by discussing the character of Paul and his associates, as well as how the Thessalonians accepted the good news (2:1–12; 13–16).

It emphasizes Paul’s genuine care for the church, mentioning:

his efforts to visit them again (2:17–20), and
his choice to send Timothy when he could not go himself (3:1–5).

It concludes with the apostle Paul’s happiness about Timothy’s positive report and his prayers to return to the church (3:6–9; 10–13). This detailed defense addresses criticisms of Paul’s sudden departure and long absence.

Theme notes and profiles

Jewish Leaders Paul (Saul) Christian Suffering Persecution

Related verses

1 Thessalonians 3:4
Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.
Hebrews 10:33–34
Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.
Hebrews 5:7–8
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
2 Thessalonians 1:4
That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.
2 Corinthians 8:1–2
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
Galatians 1:22
I was personally unknown, however, to the churches of Judea that are in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:6
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.
Acts 12:1–3
About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church.
1 Corinthians 7:17
Regardless, each one should lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is what I prescribe in all the churches.
Acts 11:19
Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
Acts 17:1–8
When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.
2 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Judea: The southern region of Israel, centered around Jerusalem

Glossary

First Letter to the Thessalonians

Topics

Church: The Wicked Persecute Modern Judea: Several Christian Churches In Paul: Persecutions Endured By Persecution of the Righteous The Church: The Wicked Persecute The Jews: Unbelieving, Persecuted the Christians

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