Moreover, you began to follow the pattern I set you, and the Lord's also, receiving the word with joy in the Holy Spirit, although amid severe persecution.

but [after we] had already suffered and been mistreated in Philippi, just as you know, we had the courage in our God to speak to you the gospel of God amid much opposition.

so that none of you might be deceived amid these difficulties. For you knew yourselves that this is our appointed lot,

then, amid all my own distress and trouble, I was cheered ??this faith of yours encouraged me.

Afterwards we who are alive and are still on earth will be caught up in their company amid clouds to meet the Lord in the air.