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# Connecting Statement:
Paul begins to remind the Thessalonians of how he behaved when he was with them.
# you yourselves
The words "you" and "yourselves" refer to the Thessalonian believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/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/jit/figs-exclusive]])
# was not useless
This can be expressed in a positive manner. Alternate translation: "was very worthwhile" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-doublenegatives]])