Verses 6-7
Timothy had evidently rejoined Paul in Corinth (v.16; cf. Acts 18:1). He brought good news that the Thessalonians were holding up well against the winds of persecution. This is the only place in the New Testament where the word euangelion (gospel, good news) is used of any good news other than that of Christ’s saving work. [Note: Morris, The Epistles . . ., p. 65.] They continued to trust in God and to love others as well as to remember Paul fondly and to desire to see him again (cf. Philemon 1:5). This news comforted Paul who felt distress because of his concern for all the churches and because of other external afflictions.
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