1 Thessalonians 3:4-6

International Standard Version

⁴ In fact, when we were with you, we told you ahead of time that we were going to suffer persecution. And as you know, that is what happened. ⁵ But when I could stand it no longer, I sent Timothy^[a] to find out about your faith. I was afraid that the tempter had tempted you in some way, and that our work had been a waste of time.

Paul Rejoices about the Thessalonians

⁶ But Timothy has just now returned from visiting^[b] you and has told us the good news about your faith and love. He also told us that you always have fond memories of us and want to see us, just as we want to see you.