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1 Thessalonians 3:2-4
Worldwide English (New Testament)
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.
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1 Thessalonians 3:2-4
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 3:2-4
New International Version
2 We sent Timothy,(A) who is our brother and co-worker(B) in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ,(C) to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, 3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials.(D) For you know quite well that we are destined for them.(E) 4 In fact, when we were with you, we kept telling you that we would be persecuted. And it turned out that way, as you well know.(F)
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