Various Proofs of Paul's Love for the Thessalonians
He sent Timothy to them as his representative:
Related Commentaries of 1 Thessalonians 3:1
1 Thessalonians 3:1-4
1 Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, 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 verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.