1 Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to
2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to
3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.
4 For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
5 For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.
6 But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance
7 Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction
8 For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
9 For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the
10 Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect
11 Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.
12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward
13 To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.