But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.

For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.

For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;

To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.