knowing, brothers and sisters, beloved by God, His choice of you;

for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sakes.

Paul’s Ministry

For you yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our reception among you was not in vain,

but after we had already suffered and been treated abusively in Philippi, as you know, we had the boldness in our God to speak to you the gospel of God amid much opposition.

For we never came with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness—

just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,

so that no one would be disturbed by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we have been destined for this.

For even when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so it happened, as you know.

For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.

that each of you know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor,

not in lustful passion, like the Gentiles who do not know God;

For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord is coming just like a thief in the night.