1 Thessalonians 3:2
And we sent Timothy, our brother, and a helper of God, and our fellow workman in the good-news of the Christ, in order to establish you and to encourage you about your faith,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
1Therefore, no longer covering over it, we preferred to be left behind in Athens alone.
3for no man to be disturbed by these afflictions. For ye yourselves know that we are set for this.
Cross References
Acts 16:1And he came to Derbe and to Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain faithful Jewish woman, but of a Greek father,
Acts 17:14But then straightaway the brothers sent Paul away to go as far as to the sea, but both Silas and Timothy remained there.
Romans 16:21Timothy my co-workman, and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.
1 Corinthians 16:10But if Timothy comes, see that he becomes without fear with you, for he works the work of Lord, as I also.
2 Corinthians 1:19For the Son of God, Jesus Christ who was proclaimed among you by us (by me and Silvanus and Timothy) became not, yes and no, but in him has become, yes.
2 Corinthians 8:23whether on behalf of Titus my partner and co-workman for you, or our brothers, apostles of congregations, a glory of Christ.
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 3:2-6
The Mission of Timothy. ( a. d. 51.) 1 Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; 2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: 3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. 4 For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and… Read the whole commentary →