1 Therefore when we could wait no longer, we agreed to remain in Athens alone
2 and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of the Christ, to confirm you and to exhort you in your faith,
3 that no one should be moved in these tribulations, for you know that we are appointed for this.
4 For even when we were with you, we told you in advance that we must pass through tribulations, even as it has come to pass, and ye know.
5 For this cause I, also, not waiting any longer, have sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter has tempted you and our labour is in vain.