Day 1 · Timothy’s Visit
1 Thessalonians 3:1–5
1So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens. 2We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, 3so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this. 4Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass. 5For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and caused our labor to be in vain.
Berean Standard Bible
Observe
According to verses 3–4, why should the Thessalonians not be surprised or shaken by the persecutions they are facing?
Apply
How can you reach out this week to encourage or strengthen a fellow believer who is currently facing a difficult trial?
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