" And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit."
1 Thessalonians 1:6
See: Notes on 1 Thessalonians by Thomas L. Constable
Publisher: Constable's Bible Study Notes
See Sermon: Work of Faith, Labor of Love, Steadfastness of Hope by Paul LeBoutillier
Publisher: Calvary Chapel Ontario
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