1 Thessalonians 1:6

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

(New International Version)

You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit,

(New American Standard Bible)

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

(King James Version)