Now thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and making known through us the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.

having been persuaded of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus;

Now then listen to me, and I will advise you, and God shall be with you: be all things to the people pertaining to God, and you shall bring their matters to God.

For from you the word of the Lord has resounded, not only in Macedonia and in Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything.