² We sent Timothy,^(A) who is our brother and co-worker^(B) in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ,^(C) to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, ³ so that no one would be unsettled by these trials.^(D) For you know quite well that we are destined for them.^{(E) 4} In fact, when we were with you, we kept telling you that we would be persecuted. And it turned out that way, as you well know.^(F)