{Even as} (kath(9373)). In proportion as ( 1Th 1:5 ) and so
inasmuch as ( Php 1:7  Eph 1:4 ). {The testimony of Christ} (	o
marturion tou Christou). Objective genitive, the testimony to or
concerning Christ, the witness of Paul's preaching. {Was
confirmed in you} (ebebai(9374)h(8820)en humin). First aorist passive
of ebaio(935c), old verb from ebaios and that from ain(935c), to
make to stand, to make stable. These special gifts of the Holy
Spirit which they had so lavishly received (ch.  1Co 12 ) were
for that very purpose.