1 Thessalonians 3:7-9

New Catholic Bible

⁷ For this reason, brethren, in the midst of our distress and hardship we have been reassured by your faith. ⁸ For now we live inasmuch as you stand firm in the Lord.

Plea for Growth in Holiness. ⁹ How can we possibly give thanks to God for all the joy we feel in the presence of our God because of you?