for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.

but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts.

just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,

But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always think kindly of us, longing to see us just as we also long to see you,

and may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;

Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us instruction as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you excel still more.

and that no man transgress and defraud his brother in the matter because the Lord is the avenger in all these things, just as we also told you before and solemnly warned you.

and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands, just as we commanded you,

For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night.

Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.