'Things' in the Bible

For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

So that no man might be moved by these troubles; because you see that these things are part of God's purpose for us.

night and day exceedingly beseeching, that we might see your face, and perfect the things lacking in your faith.

that each of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor [being available for God’s purpose and separated from things profane],

Furthermore, you must never take advantage of or exploit a brother in this regard, because the Lord avenges all these things, just as we already told you and warned you.

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [that is, separate you from profane and vulgar things, make you pure and whole and undamaged—consecrated to Him—set apart for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and [be found] blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.