for we can never forget before our God and Father your energetic faith, your loving service, and your unwavering expectation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this].

You can testify, [just] as God can, how holy, righteous and blameless our conduct was toward you believers.

as they try to keep us from telling the gentiles how they can be saved. As a result, they are constantly adding to the number of sins they have committed. However, wrath has overtaken them at last!

for what can be our hope, or joy, what can crown our pretensions, unless it be you, when we shall appear before the Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

For now we can go on living, as long as you continue to stand firm in the Lord.

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

Night and day we pray very earnestly that we will be able to see you in person, so we can provide what is lacking in your faith.

For we speak this to you in the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left unto the coming of the Lord, can not anticipate those who are asleep,

When they may say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction comes on them, as travail upon a woman in gestation; and they can not escape.

Make sure that no one does anything wrong to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone.

But test all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good]. Hold firmly to that which is good.

He who calls you can be relied on, and he will do this.