1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 - Paul Sends Timothy To Thessalonica
1 Therefore no longer containing, we delighted to be left alone at Athens; 2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God in the gospel of Christ, in order to establish you, and exhort you concerning your faith; 3 that no one should be shaken in these tribulations. For you know that for this we are appointed. 4 For indeed, when we were with you, we foretold you that we are about to suffer tribulation; as indeed took place, and you know it. 5 Therefore I indeed, no longer containing, sent that I might know your faith, lest perhaps the tempter tempted you, and our labor may be in vain.