5. That's the reason I sent someone to find out about your faith. I couldn't wait any longer. I was afraid that Satan might have tempted you in some way. Then our efforts would have been useless.
6. But Timothy has come to us from you just now. He has brought good news about your faith and love. He has told us that you always have happy memories of us. He has also said that you long to see us, just as we long to see you.
7. Brothers and sisters, in all our trouble and suffering your faith cheered us up.
8. Now we really live, because you are standing firm in the Lord.
9. How can we thank God enough for you because of all the joy that comes only from our God?