1 For what reason when we could no longer refrain (restrain; refrein from acting), we thought it good to be left at Athens [uncertainty] alone;

2 And 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:

3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.

4 For 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 you2f know.

5 For 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.

6 But now when Timothy [honoring God] came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that you2f have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also [to see] you:

7 Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:

8 For now we live, if you2f stand fast in the Lord - Kurios.

9 For 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;

10 Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

11 Now 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.

12 And the Lord - Kurios make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all [men], even as we [do] toward you:

13 To 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.