And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.

so that no one would be unsettled by these afflictions. You yourselves know that we have been destined for this.

For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor would be in vain.

for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith;

For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that is, that you should abstain from sexual immorality;

and that no man transgress and wrong his brother in this matter because the Lord is the avenger in all these things, just as we also told you before and solemnly warned you.

Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.

For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep.

But you, brethren, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.

give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

I charge you by the Lord to have this letter read to all the brethren.