And for this cause we still give praise to God, that, when the word came to your ears through us, you took it, not as the word of man, but, as it truly is, the word of God, which has living power in you who have faith.

Who, to make the measure of their sins complete, kept us from giving the word of salvation to the Gentiles: but the wrath of God is about to come on them in the fullest degree.

Because you have in mind the orders we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

But about loving the brothers, there is no need for me to say anything to you in this letter: for you have the teaching of God that love for one another is right and necessary;

But about the times and their order, my brothers, there is no need for me to say anything to you.

When they say, There is peace and no danger, then sudden destruction will come on them, as birth-pains on a woman with child; and they will not be able to get away from it.

For God's purpose for us is not wrath, but salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

And have a high opinion of them in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.