1 We couldn't wait any longer. So we thought it was best to be left by ourselves in Athens.
2 We sent our brother Timothy to give you strength and hope in your faith. He works together with God in spreading the good news about Christ.
3 We sent him so that no one would be upset by times of testing. You know very well that we have to go through them.
4 In fact, when we were with you, we kept telling you that our enemies would make us suffer. As you know very well, it has turned out that way.