1 Thessalonians 3:1-2; 1 Thessalonians 3:8-11

1 Thessalonians 3:1-2

1 So when we couldn't stand it any longer, we thought it was a good idea to stay on in Athens by ourselves,

2 and we sent you Timothy, who is our brother and God's coworker in the good news about Christ. We sent him to strengthen and encourage you in your faithfulness.

1 Thessalonians 3:8-11

8 For now we are alive if you are standing your ground in the Lord.

9 How can we thank God enough for you, given all the joy we have because of you before our God?

10 Night and day, we pray more than ever to see all of you in person and to complete whatever you still need for your faith.

11 Now may our God and Father himself guide us on our way back to you.