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1 Thessalonians 3:1-2

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1 Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone,

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 God's servant in the gospel of Christ, to establish you in your faith and to exhort you,

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,

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