It is with this view also that we continually pray to our God for you, asking that He will count you worthy of His call, and by His mighty power fully gratify your every desire for what is truly good and make your work of faith complete;

Do you not remember that while I was still with you I used to tell you all this?

And for this reason God sends them a misleading influence that they may believe the lie;

To this blessing God has called you by our Good News, so that you may have a share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

This was not because we had not a claim upon you, but it arose from a desire to set you an example--for you to imitate us.

For even when we were with you, we laid down this rule for you: "If a man does not choose to work, neither shall he eat."

This is my handwriting. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.