^{2 Ref} and sent Timothy, our brother and God's minister in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort `you' concerning your faith;

^{3 Ref} that no man be moved by these afflictions; for yourselves know that hereunto we are appointed.

^{4 Ref} For verily, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction; even as it came to pass, and ye know.