1 Thessalonians 3:2
and sent Timothy our brother, and a minister of God, and our fellow-labourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you concerning your faith;
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
1Wherefore being able to contain no longer, we were content to be left alone at Athens,
Cross References
Acts 16:1Then he came to Derbe and Lystra: and behold there was a certain disciple there, named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewess, but of a Grecian father.
Acts 17:14Then the brethren immediately sent away Paul towards the sea: but Silas and Timothy remained there.
Romans 16:21Timothy my fellow-laborer, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.
1 Corinthians 16:10If Timothy should come, see that he be with you without fear: for he is employed in the work of the Lord, as I also am.
2 Corinthians 1:19For Jesus Christ the Son of God, who was preached among you by us, even by me, and Silvanus, and Timothy, was not yea and nay,
2 Corinthians 8:23If then there be any inquiry about Titus, he is my collegue and fellow-laborer among you: and if our brethren be inquired after, they are the messengers of the churches, and 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 →