1. Wherefore, being no longer able to refrain ourselves, we thought good to be left alone in Athens,
2. and sent Timotheus, our brother and fellow-workman under God in the glad tidings of Christ, to confirm you and encourage you concerning your faith,
3. that no one might be moved by these afflictions. (For yourselves know that we are set for this;
4. for also, when we were with you, we told you beforehand we are about to be in tribulation, even as also it came to pass, and ye know.)