how that our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we showed ourselves toward you for your sake.

For they themselves report concerning us what manner of entering in we had unto you; and how ye turned unto God from idols, to serve a living and true God,

Ye are witnesses, and God also , how holily and righteously and unblameably we behaved ourselves toward you that believe:

as ye know how we dealt with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging you , and testifying,

Finally then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye do walk, --that ye abound more and more.

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