And for this cause we also give thanks to God unceasingly that, having received the word of the report of God by us, ye accepted, not men's word, but, even as it is truly, God's word, which also works in you who believe.

that no one might be moved by these afflictions. (For yourselves know that we are set for this;

For this reason I also, no longer able to refrain myself, sent to know your faith, lest perhaps the tempter had tempted you and our labour should be come to nothing.

for this reason we have been comforted in you, brethren, in all our distress and tribulation, through your faith,

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication;

He therefore that in this disregards his brother, disregards, not man, but God, who has given also his Holy Spirit to you.

For also ye do this towards all the brethren in the whole of Macedonia; but we exhort you, brethren, to abound still more,

(For this we say to you in the word of the Lord, that we, the living, who remain to the coming of the Lord, are in no way to anticipate those who have fallen asleep;

in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus towards you;