Passage

Timothy is sent

Source and translation

World English Bible, Protestant Edition · Public domain · en

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³that no one would be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed to this task.

1 Thessalonians 3:3World English Bible, Protestant Edition

The scene

The letter explains Timothy’s mission to strengthen and comfort the community during affliction.

To understand

The writers say they had warned these readers about suffering while they were with them. They now appeal to the readers’ knowledge of what has happened.

A question

What task has Timothy been sent to carry out?