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

1 Thessalonians 3:1-2

1 So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens.

2 We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

1 Thessalonians 3:8-11

8 For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.

9 How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?

10 Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.

11 Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you.