1 Thessalonians 3:3-7

3that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.

4For, in fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation, just as it happened, and you know.

5For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor might be in vain.

6But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always have good remembrance of us, greatly desiring to see us, as we also to see you—

7therefore, brethren, in all our affliction and distress we were comforted concerning you by your faith.