because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit,

You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers.

Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.

Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.