52:002:018 Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
52:002:019 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
52:002:020 For ye are our glory and joy.
52:003:001 Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
52:003:002 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
52:003:003 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.
52:003:004 For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we
should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye
know.
52:003:005 For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know
your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you,
and our labour be in vain.
52:003:006 But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:
52:003:007 Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: