They had endured persecution by their countrymen, and Timothy had brought Paul a good report about their spiritual condition. The apostle prayed that they abound in love and that their hearts be made firm.
( २: १३ – ३: १३) उन्हानें अपने देशवासियों के द्वारा सताहट में धीरज धरा था, और तीमुथियुस ने उनकी आत्मिक स्थिति के बारे में पौलुस के पास अच्छी खबर दी थी ।