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1 Thessalonians 3:4-6
New Testament for Everyone
1 Thessalonians 3:4-6
New Testament for Everyone
4 For when we were with you, we told you ahead of time that we would undergo suffering; that’s how it has turned out, and you know about it. 5 That’s why, when I too couldn’t bear it any longer, I sent Timothy, so that I could find out about your faithfulness, in case somehow the tempter had put you to the test and our work would be in ruins.
Timothy’s report
6 But now Timothy has returned to us from you. He has brought us the good news of your faith—and your love; he has told us that you always have good memories of us, and that you are longing to see us, just as we are to see you.
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1 Thessalonians 3:4-6
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1 Thessalonians 3:4-6
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4 In fact, when we were with you, we kept telling you that we would be persecuted. And it turned out that way, as you well know.(A) 5 For this reason, when I could stand it no longer,(B) I sent to find out about your faith.(C) I was afraid that in some way the tempter(D) had tempted you and that our labors might have been in vain.(E)
Timothy’s Encouraging Report
6 But Timothy(F) has just now come to us from you(G) and has brought good news about your faith and love.(H) He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us and that you long to see us, just as we also long to see you.(I)
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