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1 Thessalonians 3:1-3
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1 Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
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So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens.
2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
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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 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.
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so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them.