Even now

(αρτ). Just now, Timothy having come (ελθοντος Τιμοθεου, genitive absolute). Why Silas is not named is not clear, unless he had come from Beroea or elsewhere in Macedonia.Glad tidings of

(ευαγγελισαμενου). First aorist middle participle of the verb for evangelizing (gospelizing).Good remembrance

(μνειαν). Same word used by Paul 1 Thessalonians 1:2.Longing to see us

(επιποθουντες ημας ιδειν). Old and strong verb, επι-, directive, to long after. Mutual longing that pleased Paul ("we also you").

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