This is an obvious sign of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that you may be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you also suffer.

To this end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire of goodness and work of faith, with power;

that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Now you know what is restraining him, to the end that he may be revealed in his own season.

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, even as also with you;

and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and evil men; for not all have faith.

May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patience of Christ.

If any man doesn't obey our word in this letter, note that man, that you have no company with him, to the end that he may be ashamed.

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.

The greeting of me, Paul, with my own hand, which is the sign in every letter: this is how I write.