and to wait for his Son from heaven, even Jesus, whom he raised from the dead, and who delivers us from the coming wrath.

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? -You indeed are our glory and

for even when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we were about to be afflicted, as it also came to pass, and as you know.

Now, may God himself, even our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way to you.

And may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love to one another and to all, even as we toward you,