¹⁰ You are witnesses,^(A) and so is God, of how devoutly, righteously,^(B) and blamelessly^(C) we conducted ourselves with you believers. ¹¹ As you know, like a father with his own children,^{(D) 12} we encouraged, comforted, and implored each one of you to walk worthy of God,^(E) who calls you into His own kingdom^(F) and glory.^(G)