1 Thessalonians, 3

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

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

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

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

[5] For 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.

[6] But now when Timothy came to us from you and related to us your faith and charity, and that you have a good remembrance of us always, desiring to see us as we also to see you:

[7] Therefore we were comforted, brethren, in you, in all our necessity and tribulation, by your faith.

[8] Because now we live, if you stand in the Lord. •

[9] For what thanks can we return to God for you, in all the joy wherewith we rejoice for you before our God, •

[10] Night and day more abundantly praying that we may see your face and may accomplish those things that are wanting to your faith? •

[11] Now God himself and our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.

[12] And may the Lord multiply you and make you abound in charity towards one another and towards all men: as we do also towards you, •

[13] To confirm your hearts without blame, in holiness, before God and our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, with all his saints. Amen. •