Their Good Example

We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers,

Concern for Their Faith

Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone,

Encouraged by Timothy

But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always have good remembrance of us, greatly desiring to see us, as we also to see you—

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.

Test all things; hold fast what is good.