because our gospel came not unto you in word only, but in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as you know what sort we were among you for your sakes.

For from you the word of the Lord echoed out, not only in Macedonia and in Achaia, but in every place your faith which is towards God has gone forth; so that we have no need to say any thing:

For you know, brethren, our coming unto you, that it was not in vain:

but having suffered, and been abused, as you know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict.

For at that time we were not in word of flattery, as you know, nor in a pretext of covetousness, God is our witness;

For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil: night and day working, that we should burden no one of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

as you know, exhorting each one of you, as a father of his own children, and comforting you,

Therefore no longer containing, we delighted to be left alone at Athens;

that no one should be shaken in these tribulations. For you know that for this we are appointed.

For indeed, when we were with you, we foretold you that we are about to suffer tribulation; as indeed took place, and you know it.

Therefore I indeed, no longer containing, sent that I might know your faith, lest perhaps the tempter tempted you, and our labor may be in vain.

because we now live, if you stand in the Lord.

For you know what promises we gave unto you through our Lord Jesus.

that each one of you know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor,

not in the passion of lust, as indeed the Gentiles who do not know God;

But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I write to you: for you yourselves are taught of God to love one another with divine love;

For we do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who are asleep; in order that you may not sorrow, even as those having no hope.

But concerning the times and seasons, brethren, you have no need that I write to you;

for you yourselves know well, that the day of the Lord is so coming like a thief in the night.

But we intreat you, brethren, to know those who are laboring among you, and standing before you in the Lord, and admonishing you;

See that no one may return evil for evil to any one; but always pursue good toward one another, and toward all.