## you yourselves ##

The word "you" refers to the Thessalonian believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

## our coming ##

The word "our" refers to Paul, Silvanus and Timothy but not the believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])

## was not useless ##

"was very worthwhile" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])

## suffered and were shamefully treated ##

Paul was beaten and put into jail at Philippi. AT: " were mistreated and insulted."

## among much conflict ##

"while meeting with great opposition"