³ We recall, in the presence of our God and Father,^(A) your work of faith,^(B) labor of love, and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ,^(C)

³ We recall, in the presence of our God and Father,^(A) your work of faith,^(B) labor of love, and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ,^{(C) 4} knowing your election,^(D) brothers loved^(E) by God.^{(F) 5} For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit,^(G) and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we were among you^(H) for your benefit, ⁶ and you became imitators of us and of the Lord when, in spite of severe persecution, you welcomed the message^(I) with joy from the Holy Spirit.