So I want even more to send him to you. Then when you see him again, you will be glad. And I won’t worry so much.So then, welcome him as a brother in the Lord with great joy. Honor people like him.
But God comforts those who are sad. He comforted us when Titus came.We were comforted not only when he came but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us how much you longed for me. He told us about your deep sadness and concern for me. That made my joy greater than ever.
But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good news about your faith and love. He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us and that you long to see us, just as we also long to see you.Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith. (niv)