1Th 3:1 | MHM | STEP | The Mission of Timothy. In this section, Paul explains why he sent Timothy to visit the Thessalonians. Even though Paul wanted to go himself, he could not, so he sent Timothy to help and encourage the church. Paul cared deeply for the Thessalonians and wanted to make sure their faith was strong, especially during difficult times. He also worried that their troubles or the devil’s temptations might weaken their faith, so he acted to support them. v. 1 : Paul says that, since he could not visit the Thessalonians himself, he decided to send Timothy to them. He writes, When we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone (1 Thessalonians 3:1 ). Paul loved the Thessalonians so much that he was willing to be alone and miss Timothy’s help, just so the church could be strengthened. This shows how good ministers sometimes must make personal sacrifices for the good of others.

‏ 1 Thessalonians 3:1

The Mission of Timothy.

In this section, Paul explains why he sent Timothy to visit the Thessalonians. Even though Paul wanted to go himself, he could not, so he sent Timothy to help and encourage the church. Paul cared deeply for the Thessalonians and wanted to make sure their faith was strong, especially during difficult times. He also worried that their troubles or the devil’s temptations might weaken their faith, so he acted to support them.

v. 1: Paul says that, since he could not visit the Thessalonians himself, he decided to send Timothy to them. He writes, When we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone (1 Thessalonians 3:1 ^a). Paul loved the Thessalonians so much that he was willing to be alone and miss Timothy’s help, just so the church could be strengthened. This shows how good ministers sometimes must make personal sacrifices for the good of others.