For there is no one here like him who will readily demonstrate his deep concern for you.

and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.

For even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion you sent something for my need.

May glory be given to God our Father forever and ever. Amen.

Give greetings to all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers with me here send greetings.

who also told us of your love in the Spirit.

in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

I say this so that no one will deceive you through arguments that sound reasonable.

For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,

For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed – God is our witness –

although we could have imposed our weight as apostles of Christ; instead we became little children among you. Like a nursing mother caring for her own children,

For you are our glory and joy!

For you know what commands we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

For God did not call us to impurity but in holiness.

I call on you solemnly in the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Surely you recall that I used to tell you these things while I was still with you.

and that we may be delivered from perverse and evil people. For not all have faith.

For we hear that some among you are living an undisciplined life, not doing their own work but meddling in the work of others.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.