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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]])
+The words "you" and "yourselves" refer to the Thessalonian believers.
 
 # was not useless
 
-This can be expressed in a positive manner. Alternate translation: "was very worthwhile" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-doublenegatives]])
+"was very worthwhile"