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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul defines the believers' service and reward.
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# you yourselves
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The words "you" and "yourselves" refer to the Thessalonian believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
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# brothers
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Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
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# our coming
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The word "our" refers to Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy but not the Thessalonian believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
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# was not useless
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This can be expressed in a positive manner. Alternate translation: "was very worthwhile" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
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