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1 Thessalonians

Paul's Longing, Timothy's Mission, and Concern for the Church

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5
17But we, brothers, having been orphaned from you for a short time—in person, not in heart—were all the more eager to see your face with great desire. 18For we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. 19For what is our hope or joy or crown of pride? Is it not you also before our Lord Jesus at his coming? 20For you are our glory and our joy.
Chapter 3
1Therefore, when we could bear it no longer, we were pleased to be left behind in Athens alone. 2And we sent Timothy, our brother and God's co-worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and to encourage you concerning your faith. 3That no one be pressed in these pressures; for you yourselves know that we are appointed for this. 4For indeed when we were with you we were foretelling you that we are to be pressed, just as also it happened, and you know. 5Through this, I also, no longer enduring, sent in order to know your faith, lest somehow the tempter had tempted you and our labor become in vain.
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