^{10 Ref} You are witnesses, with God, how holy and upright and free from all evil was our way of life among you who have faith;

^{11 Ref} Even as you saw how, like a father with his children, we were teaching and comforting you all, and giving witness,

^{12 Ref} So that your lives might be pleasing to God, who has given you a part in his kingdom and his glory.