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

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Acts 17:15, Acts 17:15, 1 Thessalonians 3:5, 1 Thessalonians 3:5, 1 Thessalonians 2:17

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:

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Acts 14:22, Acts 14:23, Acts 14:22, Acts 14:23, Ephesians 6:21

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

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Acts 14:22, Acts 14:22, Romans 5:3, Romans 5:3, Acts 9:16

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.

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1 Thessalonians 2:14, 1 Thessalonians 2:14, 2 Corinthians 8:1, 2 Corinthians 8:2, 2 Corinthians 8:1

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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James 1:13, James 1:14, James 1:13, James 1:14, Matthew 4:3

6But 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:

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1 Corinthians 11:2, 1 Corinthians 11:2, Isaiah 52:7, Isaiah 52:7, Acts 18:5

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

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2 Corinthians 1:4, 2 Corinthians 1:4, 2 John 1:4, 2 John 1:4, 2 Corinthians 11:23

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

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Colossians 1:23, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Colossians 1:23, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Revelation 3:11

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

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Psalms 96:12, Psalms 96:13, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Psalms 71:14, Psalms 71:15

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

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2 Corinthians 13:9, 2 Corinthians 13:9, 1 Thessalonians 2:17, 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Romans 1:10

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

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Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 3:6, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 3:6, Matthew 6:32

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

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Philippians 1:9, Philippians 1:9, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 22:39, 1 John 4:7

13To 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.

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Colossians 1:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Colossians 1:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Ephesians 5:27