1 That is why, when we could bear it no longer, we decided to remain alone in Athens
2 and sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
3 so that no one be disturbed in these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.
4 For even when we were among you, we used to warn you in advance that we would undergo affliction, just as has happened, as you know.