Parallel Bible results for "1 Thessalonians 3:1-5"

1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

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1 Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we decided to be left alone in Athens;
1 So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens.
2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in proclaiming the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you for the sake of your faith,
2 We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co-worker in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
3 so that no one would be shaken by these persecutions. Indeed, you yourselves know that this is what we are destined for.
3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them.
4 In fact, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we were to suffer persecution; so it turned out, as you know.
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.
5 For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith; I was afraid that somehow the tempter had tempted you and that our labor had been in vain.
5 For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith. I was afraid that in some way the tempter had tempted you and that our labors might have been in vain.
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