998 B
998 B
Connecting Statement:
Paul defines the believers' service and reward.
you yourselves
The words "you" and "yourselves" refer to the Thessalonian believers. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns)
brothers
Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
our coming
The word "our" refers to Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy but not the Thessalonian believers. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive)
was not useless
This can be expressed in a positive manner. AT: "was very worthwhile" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives)
previously suffered and were shamefully treated
"were mistreated and insulted"
in much struggling
"while struggling under great opposition"