Therefore, we ourselves speak proudly about you among the churches of God because of your steadfastness and faith amid all the persecutions and afflictions that you are enduring.

Finally, brothers, pray for us, so that the Lord's message will spread quickly and be honored [by people], even as it was among you.

For you, yourselves, know how you ought to follow our example, for we did not live in idleness when we were among you;