¹⁷But we, brethren, having been bereaved of you and separated for a little moment in person, not in heart, have used more abundant diligence to see your face with much desire; ¹⁸wherefore we have desired to come to you, even I Paul, both once and twice, and Satan has hindered us. ¹⁹For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of boasting? are not ye also before our Lord Jesus at his coming? ²⁰for ye are our glory and joy.

Chapter 3

¹Wherefore, being no longer able to refrain ourselves, we thought good to be left alone in Athens, ²and sent Timotheus, our brother and fellow-workman under God in the glad tidings of Christ, to confirm you and encourage you concerning your faith, ³that no one might be moved by these afflictions. (For yourselves know that we are set for this; ⁴for also, when we were with you, we told you beforehand we are about to be in tribulation, even as also it came to pass, and ye know.) ⁵For this reason I also, no longer able to refrain myself, sent to know your faith, lest perhaps the tempter had tempted you and our labour should be come to nothing.

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