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we were with you

The pronoun "we" refers to Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy but not his audience. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive)

to suffer affliction

"to be mistreated by others"

I could no longer stand it

The pronoun I refers to Paul. "I wanted so badly to know". (UDB)

I could no longer stand it

"Stand it" is an idiom for "wanted to know with great desire." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)

I sent

"I sent Timothy"

in vain

"useless"