1Finally, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to stay alone in Athens,
6But now Timothy has just returned, bringing us good news about your faith and love. He reports that you always remember our visit with joy and that you want to see us as much as we want to see you.
9How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy as we enter God’s presence.
11May God our Father and our Lord Jesus bring us to you very soon.