I thank my God every time I remember you.
I always thank my God for you because of the grace he has given you in Christ Jesus.
I serve God, as did our people of long ago, with a clear conscience, and I thank God as I remember you constantly in my prayers, night and day.
How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in his presence because of you?
We should always thank God for you, brothers and sisters. That’s only right, because your faith is growing more and more and your love for one another is increasing.
You used to be slaves of sin. But thank God that with your whole heart, you’ve now obeyed the teachings you were given!