1 Thessalonians 3:6-9

6But when Timothy came even now unto us from you, and brought us glad tidings of your faith and love, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, longing to see us, even as we also to see you;

7for this cause, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith:

8for now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

9For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;