because also in Thessalonica, both once and again to my need ye sent;
And having passed through Amphipolis, and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was the synagogue of the Jews,
wherefore we wished to come unto you, (I indeed Paul,) both once and again, and the Adversary did hinder us;
for ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail, for, night and day working not to be a burden upon any of you, we did preach to you the good news of God;
and let them learn -- ours also -- to be leading in good works to the necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.