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Gospel Concern

1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens. We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co-worker in God's service in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them. 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. For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith. I was afraid that in some way the tempter had tempted you and that our labours might have been in vain. (NIVUK)

Paul's concern for the growing and persecuted church in Thessalonica was deeply heartfelt and agonised, like that of a devoted parent separated from their child (1 Thessalonians 2:11). It was not wrong, nor a sign of Paul's lack of confidence in God: it was the evidence of loving responsibility. The apostle was accountable to God for that church (Hebrews 13:17), and Paul wanted to do whatever he could to support and encourage the believers there.