and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.

For you know how, like a father with his children,

we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.

For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?

so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor,

that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you.

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