[3] Remembering without ceasing work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and Father; [4] Knowing, brethren beloved, election of God. [5] For gospel came not unto in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among for [6] And became followers and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: