1 So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind alone in Athens.
2 We sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in proclaiming the Good News of Messiah, in order to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
3 so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For you yourselves know we are destined for this.
4 For even when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer persecution— just as has happened, as you know.