So much is this the case that we ourselves speak with pride, before the Churches of God, of the patience and faith which you have shown, in spite of all the persecutions and troubles that you are enduring.

With this in view, our constant prayer for you is that our God may count you worthy of the Call that you have received, and by his power make perfect your delight in all goodness and the efforts that have resulted from your faith.

Do not you remember how, when I was with you, I used to speak to you of all this?

To this you were called by the Good News which we brought you, to attain to the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

This was not because we had not a right to receive support, but our object was to give you a pattern for you to copy.

If any one disregards what we have said in this letter, mark that man and avoid his company, that he may feel ashamed.

I, Paul, add this greeting in my own handwriting. It is my signature to every letter. This is how I write.