(4) And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with (c) joy of the Holy Ghost:
(4) Another reason, because even to that day they embraced the Gospel with great cheerfulness, insomuch that they were an example to all their neighbours: so that it would be more shameful for them to faint in the middle of the race.
(c) With joy which comes from the Holy Spirit.