² We sent Timothy, our brother and coworker for God^[a] in the gospel of Christ, to confirm and encourage you in your faith, ³ so that no one might be troubled by these hardships.

You yourselves realize that we were destined to endure such afflictions. ⁴ In fact, when we were with you, we warned you beforehand that we could suffer persecution, and that is what has now come to pass, as you are well aware. Read full chapter