Chapter 3

Because he could not come him self, as he desired, he sent Timothee. ℣.6 At whose return now understanding that they stand still steadfast, notwithstanding all those persecutions, he rejoiceth exceedingly: ℣.10 praying that he may see them again, ℣.12 and for their increase in charity.

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   For the which cause forbearing no longer, it pleased us to remain at Athens, alone.

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   And we sent Timothee our brother, & the minister of God in the Gospel of Christ, to confirm you and exhort you for your faith,

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   that no man be moved in these tribulations: for your selves know, that we are appointed to this.

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   For even when we were with you, we fore-told you that we should suffer tribulations, as also it is come to pass, and you know.

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   Therefore I also forbearing no longer, sent to know your faith: lest perhaps he that tempteth, hath tempted you, and our labour be made vain.

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   But now Timothee coming unto us from you, and reporting to us your faith and charity, and that you have a good remembrance of us always, desiring to see us, as we also, you:

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   therefore we are comforted, brethren, in you, in all our necessity, & tribulation, by your faith,

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   because now we live, if you stand in our Lord.

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   For what thanks-giving can we render to God for you, in all joy wherewith we rejoice for you before our God,

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    night and day more aboundantly praying that we may see your face, and may accomplish those things that want of your faith?

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    And God himself and our Father, & our Lord Jesus Christ direct our way to you.

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    And our Lord multiply you, & make your charity abound one to another, and toward all men: as we also in you,

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    to confirm your hearts without blame, in holiness, before God and our Father, in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his Saints. Amen.