¹² The people took the young man home alive and were greatly comforted.

¹⁶ May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,^(A) who loved us^(B) and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope,

¹⁴ And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle^(A) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,^(B) be patient with everyone.

⁴ who comforts us^(A) in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

¹¹ Therefore encourage one another^(A) and build each other up,^(B) just as in fact you are doing.

¹⁸ Therefore encourage one another^(A) with these words.

² We sent Timothy,^(A) who is our brother and co-worker^(B) in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ,^(C) to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

²² I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are,^(A) and that he may encourage you.^(B)

Comfort for God’s People