For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when you received the word of God which you heard of us, you received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually works also in you that believe.

That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for you yourselves know that we are appointed unto this.

For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor be in vain.

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that you should abstain from fornication:

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not precede them who are asleep.

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.