So that we ourselves take pride in you in the churches of God for your untroubled mind and your faith in all the troubles and sorrows which you are going through;

For it is an act of righteousness on God's part to give trouble as their reward to those who are troubling you,

So that glory may be given to the name of our Lord Jesus through you, and you may have glory in him, by the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Who puts himself against all authority, lifting himself up over all which is named God or is given worship; so that he takes his seat in the Temple of God, putting himself forward as God.

So that they all may be judged, who had no faith in what is true, but took pleasure in evil.

So then, brothers, be strong in purpose, and keep the teaching which has been given to you by word or by letter from us.

Not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, so that you might do the same.

And if any man does not give attention to what we have said in this letter, take note of that man, and keep away from him, so that he may be shamed.

These words of love to you at the end are in my writing, Paul's writing, and this is the mark of every letter from me.