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 4:9

4:9 Now on the topic of brotherly love ³  you have no need for anyone to write you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another.

[1:6]  ¹ tn Or “after you received.”

[2:19]  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).

[4:9]  ³ tn Grk “concerning brotherly love.”