as I call to mind your work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the presence of our God and Father.

Brothers, when we were bereft of you for a little while (out of sight, not out of mind), we were the more eager to see you. We had a keen longing for you.

And so, when I could no longer bear it, I made up my mind to be left behind at Athens, all alone.

Because you have in mind the orders we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

Also, that you endeavor to live quietly and to mind your own business, and to work with your hands (as I charged you).

Brothers, keep us in mind in your prayers.