therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure.

when He comes to be glorified in His saints on that day, and to be marveled at among all who have believed—for our testimony to you was believed.

For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined manner among you,

For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies.