⁴ In fact, when we were with you, we kept telling you that we would be persecuted. And it turned out that way, as you well know.^{(A) 5} For this reason, when I could stand it no longer,^(B) I sent to find out about your faith.^(C) I was afraid that in some way the tempter^(D) had tempted you and that our labors might have been in vain.^(E)

¹³ But rejoice^(A) inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ,^(B) so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.^(C)

¹⁹ So then, those who suffer according to God’s will^(A) should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.