but as we were approved of God that the gospel should be intrusted unto us, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who is proving our hearts,

nor seeking glory from men, nor from you, nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as the apostles of Christ;

And on account of this we also give thanks to God incessantly, because, receiving the word of God from us by hearing, you received it not as the word of men, but, as it truly is, the word of God, who indeed works in you who believe.

forbidding that we should speak to the Gentiles in order that they may be saved; that they may fill up their sins always: but the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.

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.

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.

and that you aspire to be quiet, and to prosecute your own employments, and work with your hands, as we proclaimed unto you;

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.

then we who are alive, who are left, will at the same time along with them be caught up in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will be always with the Lord.

then therefore let us not sleep like the rest, but watch and be sober.

but let us, who are of the day, be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and divine love; and the helmet, the hope of salvation:

And we, exhort you, brethren, admonish the unruly, comfort the small-souled people, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all.

And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless, in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I adjure you in the name of the Lord, that this epistle shall be read to all the brethren.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.