because the gospel preached by us came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; as ye well know what sort of persons we became among you for your sake.

but even after that we had suffered before and were shamefully entreated at Philippi - as ye well know - then were we bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God, with much striving.

For as you well know, we never came with words of flattery nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness—

Having such a deep affection for you, we were delighted to share with you not only God’s good news but also our own lives, because you had become so very dear to us.

You know very well that we treated each of you the way a father treats his children.

Wherefore, no longer concealing our anxiety, we were well-pleased to be left in Athens, alone,

So that no one should be shaken by these troubles??or you know well that we are appointed to troubles.

For in fact when we were with you, we were telling you in advance that we would suffer affliction, and so it has happened, as you well know.

Well then, unable to bear it any longer, I sent to find out about your faith, in case the Tempter had tempted you and our labour had been thrown away.

for you yourselves know perfectly well that the day of the Lord is coming like a thief in the night.

While they are saying, “Peace and safety [all is well and secure!]” then [in a moment unforeseen] destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains on a woman with child, and they will absolutely not escape [for there will be no way to escape the judgment of the Lord].

but you, my brethren, are too well inform'd to be surpriz'd by that day, as by a thief.

Well then, we must not sleep like the rest of men, but be wakeful and sober;

And our desire is that you will keep control over those whose lives are not well ordered, giving comfort to the feeble-hearted, supporting those with little strength, and putting up with much from all.