en_tn/1th/02/01.md

Connecting Statement:

Paul begins to remind the Thessalonians of how he behaved when he was with them.

you yourselves

The words "you" and "yourselves" refer to the Thessalonian believers. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rpronouns)

brothers

Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women.

our coming

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

was not useless

This can be expressed in a positive manner. Alternate translation: "was very worthwhile" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-doublenegatives)