³ We ought always ^(A)to give thanks to God for you, ^(B)brothers and sisters, as is only fitting, because your faith is increasing abundantly, and the ^(C)love of each and every one of you toward one another grows ever greater. ⁴ As a result, we ourselves ^(D)speak proudly of you among ^(E)the churches of God for your ^[a]perseverance and faith ^[b](F)in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure.