1 Thessalonians 3:2
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;
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
1Therefore no longer containing, we delighted to be left alone at Athens;
3that no one should be shaken in these tribulations. For you know that for this we are appointed.
Cross References
Acts 16:1And he arrived into Derbe and Lystra. And, behold, a certain disciple was there, by name Timothy, the son of a faithful Jewish woman, and a Greek father,
Acts 17:14But immediately at that time the brethren sent away Paul to travel even to the sea: and Silas and Timothy remained there.
Romans 16:21Timothy my fellow-laborer salutes you; and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my consanguinity, salute you.
1 Corinthians 16:10But if Timothy may come, see that he may be with you without fear; for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I also:
2 Corinthians 1:19For Christ Jesus, the Son of God, the one being preached by us, through me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not yes and no, but it was yes in him.
2 Corinthians 8:23Whether in behalf of Titus, my companion and fellow-laborer towards you; or our brethren, the apostles of the churches, the 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 →