1 Thessalonians 1:6

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 ,

You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.

And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost :