could bear it no longer; he had to do something. He desperately wanted to return and stand by their side, but he knew he could not. His return would only add fuel to the persecution. What then could he do? He would do the next best thing: send his right hand man, Timothy (v. 2). Timothy was a dependable servant of the Lord. He was … • a dear brother to Paul • a minister of God • a fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ If anyone could help the believers, he could. Note: Paul sent him to establish