1. Finally, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to stay alone in Athens,
2. and we sent Timothy to visit you. He is our brother and God’s co-worker in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. We sent him to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith,
3. and to keep you from being shaken by the troubles you were going through. But you know that we are destined for such troubles.
4. Even while we were with you, we warned you that troubles would soon come—and they did, as you well know.