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And to wait for his Son from heaven (whom he raised up from the dead), Jesus, who hath delivered us from the wrath to come.

For yourselves know, brethren, our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:

For our exhortation was not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deceit.

For neither have we used at any time the speech of flattery, as you know: nor taken an occasion of covetousness (God is witness):

For you remember, brethren, our labour and toil: working night and day, lest we should be chargeable to any of you, we preached among you the gospel of God.

For you, brethren, are become followers of the churches of God which are in Judea, in Christ Jesus: for you also have suffered the same things from your own countrymen, even as they have from the Jews:

Prohibiting us to speak to the Gentiles, that they may be saved, to fill up their sins always: for the wrath of God is come upon them to the end.

But we, brethren, being taken away from you for a short time, in sight, not in heart, have hastened the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

For we would have come unto you, I Paul indeed, once and again: but Satan hath hindered us.

For what is our hope or joy or crown of glory? Are not you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

For you are our glory and joy.

For which cause, forbearing no longer, we thought it good to remain at Athens alone.

That no man should be moved in these tribulations: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.

For even when we were with you, we foretold you that we should suffer tribulations: as also it is come to pass, and you know.

For this cause also, I, forbearing no longer, sent to know your faith: lest perhaps he that tempteth should have tempted you: and our labour should be made vain.

For what thanks can we return to God for you, in all the joy wherewith we rejoice for you before our God,

For the rest therefore, brethren, pray and beseech you in the Lord Jesus that, as you have received from us, how you ought to walk and to please God, so also you would walk, that you may abound the more.

For you know what precepts I have given to you by the Lord Jesus.

For this is the will of God, your sanctification: That you should abstain from fornication:

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto sanctification.