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

so that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for yourselves know that to this we are appointed;

For this cause, when I too could no longer forbear, I sent in order to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor should prove in vain.

for this cause, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction by your faith;

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

For this we say to you in the word of the Lord, that we who are living, we who are left till the coming of the Lord, shall not anticipate those who have fallen asleep.

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

I adjure you by the Lord, that this letter be read to all the holy brethren.