1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2

New International Version

¹² May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other^(A) and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. ¹³ May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless^(B) and holy in the presence of our God and Father^(C) when our Lord Jesus comes^(D) with all his holy ones.^(E)

Living to Please God

4 As for other matters, brothers and sisters,^(F) we instructed you how to live^(G) in order to please God,^(H) as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. ² For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.