## in the Lord ##

"joined to the Lord" (UDB)

## we  ##

<b>we <b>- “we” refers to Paul, Silas and Timothy but not their audience. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])

## concerning  ##

<b>concerning <b>- "about"

## you ##

“you” and "your" refer to the Thessalonian believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

## direct your hearts ##

This is an expression that refers to the believers not just a body part. "guide your hearts" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])