1Th 1:7 | RWP | e4.org | So that ye became ( ωστε γενεσθα υμας ). Definite result expressed by ωστε and the infinitive γενεσθα (second aorist middle of γινομα ) as is common in the Koine . An ensample ( τυπον ). So B D, but Aleph A C have τυπους (plural). The singular looks at the church as a whole, the plural as individuals like υμας . Τυπος is an old word from τυπτω , to strike, and so the mark of a blow, print as in John . Then the figure formed by the blow, image as in . Then the mould or form ( ; ). Then an example or pattern as in , to be imitated as here, , etc. It was a great compliment for the church in Thessalonica to be already a model for believers in Macedonia and Achaia. Our word type for printers is this same word with one of its meanings. Note separate article with both Macedonia ( τη Μακεδονια ) and Achaia ( τη Αχαια ) treated as separate provinces as they were.

‏ 1 Thessalonians 1:7

So that ye became ( ωστε γενεσθα υμας ). Definite result expressed by ωστε and the infinitive γενεσθα (second aorist middle of γινομα ) as is common in the Koine.

An ensample ( τυπον ). So B D, but Aleph A C have τυπους (plural). The singular looks at the church as a whole, the plural as individuals like υμας. Τυπος is an old word from τυπτω, to strike, and so the mark of a blow, print as in John 20:25. Then the figure formed by the blow, image as in Ac 7:43. Then the mould or form (Ro 6:17; Ac 23:25). Then an example or pattern as in Ac 7:44, to be imitated as here, Php 3:17, etc. It was a great compliment for the church in Thessalonica to be already a model for believers in Macedonia and Achaia. Our word type for printers is this same word with one of its meanings. Note separate article with both Macedonia ( τη Μακεδονια ) and Achaia ( τη Αχαια ) treated as separate provinces as they were.