1 Thessalonians 3:2-4
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2 and sent Timothy, our brother and God’s coworker[a] in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you for the sake of your faith,(A) 3 so that no one would be shaken by these persecutions. Indeed, you yourselves know that this is what we are destined for.(B) 4 In fact, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we were to suffer persecution; so it turned out, as you know.
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- 3.2 Other ancient authorities read minister or God’s minister and our coworker
1 Thessalonians 3:2-4
New International Version
2 We sent Timothy,(A) who is our brother and co-worker(B) in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ,(C) to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, 3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials.(D) For you know quite well that we are destined for them.(E) 4 In fact, when we were with you, we kept telling you that we would be persecuted. And it turned out that way, as you well know.(F)
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