Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.(1 Thessalonians 2:18)

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?(1 Thessalonians 2:19)

For ye are our glory and joy.(1 Thessalonians 2:20)

Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;

And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:(1 Thessalonians 3:2)

That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.(1 Thessalonians 3:3)

For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.(1 Thessalonians 3:4)

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1 Thessalonians 3:1 - Cross Reference

But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire. (1 Thessalonians 2:17)

So that the LORD could no longer bear, because of the evil of your doings, and because of the abominations which ye have committed; therefore is your land a desolation, and an astonishment, and a curse, without an inhabitant, as at this day. (Jeremiah 44:22)

For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain. (1 Thessalonians 3:5)

Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? (2 Corinthians 11:29)

Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay. (Jeremiah 20:9)

I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia. (2 Corinthians 2:13)

And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed. (Acts 17:15)