And for this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when ye received from us the word of the message, even the word of God, ye accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also worketh in you that believe.

For ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judaea in Christ Jesus: for ye also suffered the same things of your own countrymen, even as they did of the Jews;

night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

prove all things; hold fast that which is good;