For when people speak of us, they tell what a welcome you gave us, and how you turned from idols to God, to serve a true and living God,

That was the kind of affection we had for you, which made us ready to share with you not only God's good news but our own lives too, because you were so dear to us.

for when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we were going to have trouble, and it came true, as you know.