3 that no one should be moved in these tribulations, for you know that we are appointed for this.
4 For even when we were with you, we told you in advance that we must pass through tribulations, even as it has come to pass, and ye know.
5 For this cause I, also, not waiting any longer, have sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter has tempted you and our labour is in vain.
6 But now when Timothy came from you unto us and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you.
7 Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our tribulation and need by your faith;
8 for now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
9 For what thanks can we render to God again for you for all the joy with which we joy for your sakes before our God,