For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in great fulness of assurance; as ye know what manner of men we have been among you for your sakes.

Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily, and justly, and faultlessly we conducted ourselves among you that believe:

Now we entreat you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and preside over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

and to account of them very highly in love for their work's sake. And live in peace among yourselves.