so that ye became patterns to all those believing in Macedonia and Achaia,

for from you hath sounded forth the word of the Lord, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God did go forth, so that we have no need to say anything,

for what thanks are we able to recompense to God for you, for all the joy with which we do joy because of you in the presence of our God?

And I do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, that ye may not sorrow, as also the rest who have not hope,

so, then, we may not sleep as also the others, but watch and be sober,

see no one evil for evil may render to any one, but always that which is good pursue ye, both to one another and to all;

all things prove; that which is good hold fast;