For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

nor did we seek glory and honor from people, neither from you nor from anyone else, though as apostles of Christ we had the power to assert our authority.

even though as apostles of the Messiah we might have made such demands. Instead, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother tenderly caring for her own children.

with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

for ye became imitators, brethren, of the assemblies of God that are in Judea in Christ Jesus, because such things ye suffered, even ye, from your own countrymen, as also they from the Jews,

so that no one would be shaken by [having to experience] these difficult times. [See 2:14]. For you yourselves know that we are destined to have such experiences.

For what thanksgiving can we render to God for you in return for all the joy which we feel for your sake before our God,

and such is the will of God, that you should be holy, and avoid licentiousness;

That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.

Therefore a defiant spirit in such a case provokes not man but God, who puts His Holy Spirit into your hearts.

and to seek earnestly to be quiet and mind your own affairs, and work with your own hands, even as we charged you,

When people say, "Such peace and security!" then suddenly destruction falls upon them, like birth pains upon a woman who is about to become a mother, but they shall not escape, no, not at all.

And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

And we urge you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, console the discouraged, help the sick, be patient toward all [people].

See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people.

thank God for everything ??such is his will for you in Christ Jesus;

but test all such, and retain hold of the good.