# Connecting Statement:

Paul tells his readers about Timothy's report after he returned from visiting them.

# came to us

The word "us" refers to Paul and Silvanus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])

# the good news of your faith

It is understood that this refers to faith in Christ. This can be made explicit. AT: "a good report of your faith" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# you always have good memories

When they think of Paul, they always have good thoughts about him.

# you long to see us

"you desire to see us"

# brothers

Here "brothers" means fellow Christians.

# because of your faith

This refers to faith in Christ. This can be made explicit. AT: "because of your faith in Christ" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# in all our distress and affliction

The word "affliction" explains why they are in "distress." AT: "in all our distress caused by our afflictions" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])