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21 lines
568 B
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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul tells his readers what Timothy reported when he returned from visiting them.
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# came to us
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The word "us" refers to Paul and Silvanus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-exclusive]])
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# the good news of your faith
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It is understood that this refers to faith in Christ. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: "a good report of your faith" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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# you always have good memories
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When they think of Paul, they always have good thoughts about him.
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# you long to see us
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"you desire to see us"
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