We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is right, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds:

that you be not hastily shaken from the persuasion of your mind, nor be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by report, nor by letter as written by us, as though the day of the Lord is at hand.

who opposes and exalts himself above every one that is called God, or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, openly showing him self that he is God.

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified even as among you;

this we did, not because we have not authority, but that we might give ourselves to you as an example, in order that you might imitate us.

and yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.