1 Thessalonians 3:2-4

Worldwide English (New Testament)

² And we sent our brother Timothy to you. He works for God by telling the good news about Christ. We sent him to help you be strong and to encourage you in what you believe.

³ We do not want anyone to give up because of the trouble. You yourselves know that we all will surely have trouble.

⁴ When we were with you, we told you that we would have trouble. Trouble came. And now you know what we said is true.