1 Thessalonians 2:1

Paul’s Ministry in Thessalonica

2:1 For you yourselves know, brothers and sisters, about our coming to you – it has not proven to be purposeless.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

2:5 For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed – God is our witness –

1 Thessalonians 3:3

3:3 so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.