¹⁷But we, brethren, being taken away from you for a short time, in sight, not in heart, have hastened the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

¹⁸For we would have come unto you, I Paul indeed, once and again: but Satan hath hindered us.

¹⁹For what is our hope or joy or crown of glory? Are not you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

²⁰For you are our glory and joy.

Chapter 3

For which cause, forbearing no longer, we thought it good to remain at Athens alone.

²And we sent Timothy, our brother and the minister of God in the gospel of Christ, to confirm you and exhort you concerning your faith:

³That no man should be moved in these tribulations: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.

⁴For even when we were with you, we foretold you that we should suffer tribulations: as also it is come to pass, and you know.

⁵For this cause also, I, forbearing no longer, sent to know your faith: lest perhaps he that tempteth should have tempted you: and our labour should be made vain.

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