Longing for you in this way, we determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own souls, because you had become dear to us.

And because of this we also give thanks to God constantly, that [when you] received God's word {that you heard} from us, you accepted [it] not [as the] word of men, but as [it] truly is, [the] word of God, which also is at work in you who believe.

[so that] no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For [you] yourselves know that we are appointed for this,

Because of this, I also, [when I] could endure [it] no longer, sent in order to know your faith, lest somehow the tempter tempted you and our labor should be in vain.

because of this, brothers, we have been comforted because of you in all our distress and affliction through your faith,

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

Therefore the one who rejects [this] [is] not rejecting man, but God, [who] also gives his Holy Spirit to you.

For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who remain until the Lord's coming, will not possibly precede those who have fallen asleep.

give thanks in everything; for this [is] the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.

The one who calls you [is] faithful, who also will do [this].

I adjure you by the Lord, have this letter read aloud to all the brothers.