King James Version
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:English Standard Version
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,New International Version
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.