As a result, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure.

For after all it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,

when He comes to be glorified among His saints on that day, and to be marveled at among all who have believed—because our testimony to you was believed.

that is, the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and false signs and wonders,

and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not accept the love of the truth so as to be saved.

in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness.

and that we will be rescued from troublesome and evil people; for not all have the faith.

For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies.

Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.