1For what reason when we could no longer refrain (restrain; refrein from acting), we thought it good to be left at Athens [uncertainty] alone; 2And sent Timothy [honoring God], our brother, and minister of God-The Father, and our fellowlabourer in the Gospel (joyful message) of Moshiach [Messiah], to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: 3That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. 4For truly, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer (allow, to let, permit) tribulation; even as it came to pass, and you^2f know. 5For this cause, when I could no longer refrain (restrain; refrein from acting), I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tried or tested you, and our labour be in vain.

6But now when Timothy [honoring God] came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that you^2f have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also [to see] you: 7Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: 8For now we live, if you^2f stand fast in the Lord - Kurios. 9For what thanks can we render to God-The Father again for you, for all the joy which we joy for your sakes before our God-The Father; 10Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

11Now God-The Father himself and our Father, and our Lord - Kurios [he to whom a person belongs] Yeshua [God is Salvation] Moshiach [Messiah], direct our way unto you. 12And the Lord - Kurios make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all [men], even as we [do] toward you: 13To the end he may establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God-The Father, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord - Kurios [he to whom a person belongs] Yeshua [God is Salvation] Moshiach [Messiah] with all his saints.