4sothat we ourselvesaboast about you amongbthe churches of God for your 1perseverance and faithcin the midst of all your persecutions and afflictionswhich you endure.
God’s Righteous Judgment
5This is a aplainindication of God’srighteousjudgmentso that you will be bconsideredworthy of the kingdom of God, for whichindeed you are suffering.
