1. We thought it best to remain in Athens by ourselves. But, because we couldn’t wait any longer ⌊for news about you⌋,
2. we sent our brother Timothy to you. He serves God by spreading the Good News about Christ. His mission was to strengthen and encourage you in your faith
3. so that these troubles don’t disturb any of you. You know that we’re destined to suffer persecution.
4. In fact, when we were with you, we told you ahead of time that we were going to suffer persecution. And as you know, that’s what happened.