1Th 1:6. Μιμηταὶ, imitators [followers]) Imitators [Followers] become τύποι, types, patterns [ensamples], 1Th 1:7.-τοῦ Κυρίου, of the Lord) Christ, who acted as the apostle[2] of the Father, brought the word from heaven, and taught it under adversities.-ΜΕΤᾺ, with) Construe this with having received (δεξάμενοι).