II Thessalonians 1:1-5Give thanks to God for our brethren (II Thessalonians 1:3)A faith that grows exceedinglyII Timothy 2:15Hebrews 5:14An abounding love for one anotherI Peter 4:8Proverbs 17:9; 19:11A steadfast faith in persecution and tribulationsI Peter 4:16II Timothy 3:12The end result: counted worthy of the kingdom of God