1 Thessalonians 3:2-3

We sent Timothy, who is our brother and God's fellow worker in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. You know quite well that we were destined for them.

We sent Timothy, who is our brother and God's fellow worker
Acts 16:1 He came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was a Jewess and a believer, but whose father was a Greek.

in spreading the gospel of Christ
2 Corinthians 3:9 Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and found that the Lord had opened a door for me, ...
Acts 11:19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews.

so that no one would be unsettled by these trials
Mark 4:17 "But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away."
John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
Romans 5:3-4 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
2 Corinthians 1:4 ... who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
2 Timothy 3:12 In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, ...
1 Peter 4:12 Dear Friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.

You know quite well that we were destined for them
Acts 9:16 "I will show him how much he must suffer for my name."
Acts 14:22 ... strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. "We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God," they said.

NOTES:
Read Romans 8

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