^{7 Ref} for this cause, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith:

^{8 Ref} for now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

^{9 Ref} For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;

^{10 Ref} night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?