Because of this also, we -- we do give thanks to God continually, that, having received the word of hearing from us of God, ye accepted, not the word of man, but as it is truly, the word of God, who also doth work in you who believe;

that no one be moved in these tribulations, for yourselves have known that for this we are set,

because of this also, I, no longer forbearing, did send to know your faith, lest he who is tempting did tempt you, and in vain might be our labour.

because of this we were comforted, brethren, over you, in all our tribulation and necessity, through your faith,

for this is the will of God -- your sanctification; that ye abstain from the whoredom,

for this to you we say in the word of the Lord, that we who are living -- who do remain over to the presence of the Lord -- may not precede those asleep,

in every thing give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus in regard to you.