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1 Derfor, da vi ikke længer kunde udholde det, besluttede vi at lades alene tilbage i Athen,
So when we couldn't bear it any longer, we decided it would be best for us to stay behind in Athens,
2 og vi sendte Timotheus, vor Broder og Guds Tjener i Kristi Evangelium, for at styrke eder og formane eder angående eders Tro,
and send Timothy on to you. He is our brother and God's co-worker in spreading the good news of Christ. We sent him to strengthen and encourage you in your trust in God
3 for at ingen skulde blive vakelmodig i disse Trængsler; I vide jo selv, at dertil ere vi bestemte.
so that none of you would be upset by your troubles—for you know we should expect such things.
4 Thi også da vi vare hos eder, sagde vi eder det forud, at vi skulde komme til at lide Trængsler, som det også er sket, og som I vide.
Even while we were with you we kept on warning you that we would suffer persecution soon— and as you well know that is exactly what has happened.
5 Derfor sendte også jeg Bud, da jeg ikke længer kunde udholde det, for at få Besked om eders Tro, om måske Fristeren skulde have fristet eder, og vor Møje skulde blive forgæves.
This is why, when I couldn't stand it anymore, I sent to find out whether you were still trusting in God. I was concerned that the Devil had successfully tempted you and that all our work had been for nothing!
6 Men nu, da Timotheus er kommen til os fra eder og har bragt os godt Budskab om eders Tro og Kærlighed og om, at I altid have os i god Ihukommelse, idet I længes efter at se os, ligesom vi efter eder:
Now Timothy has just returned from visiting you and he has brought us good news of your trust in God and the love you have. He's told us that you still have fond memories of us, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
7 så ere vi af den Grund, Brødre! blevne trøstede med Hensyn til eder under al vor Nød og Trængsel, ved eders Tro.
This news really encouraged us while we were suffering troubles ourselves, brothers and sisters, knowing that you continue to hold on to your trust in God.
8 Thi nu leve vi, når I stå fast i Herren.
For us life is worth living now because you're standing firm in the Lord!
9 Thi hvilken Tak kunne vi bringe Gud for eder til Gengæld for al den Glæde; hvormed vi glæde os over eder for vor Guds Åsyn,
As we go into the presence of our God, how can we ever thank God enough for you because of all the joy you bring to us?
10 idet vi Nat og Dag inderligt bede om at måtte få eder selv at se og råde Bod på eders Tros Mangler?
Night and day we pray for you as earnestly as possible, hoping to see you again face to face, and to help you continue developing your trust in God.
11 Men han selv, vor Gud og Fader, og vor Herre Jesus Kristus styre vor Vej til eder!
May God our Father and our Lord Jesus make it possible for us to come to see you soon.
12 Men eder lade Herren vokse og blive overvættes rige i Kærligheden til hverandre og til alle, ligesom vi have den til eder,
May the Lord increase your love so it overflows to one another, and to everyone, just as we love you.
13 så at han styrker eders Hjerter og gør dem udadlelige i Hellighed for Gud og vor Fader i vor Herres Jesu Tilkommelse med alle hans hellige!
In this way may the Lord strengthen you so you may stand with minds that are holy and blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his holy ones.
