Acts 17:15
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.
Cross-reference
Acts 18:1
Historical context
Acts 18:1 continues the narrative: Paul leaves Athens for Corinth after being brought there.
Acts 18:5
Historical context
Acts 18:5 records Silas and Timothy finally joining Paul in Corinth — fulfilling the command for them to come quickly.
1 Thessalonians 3:1
Historical context
1 Thessalonians 3:1 refers to Paul being left alone in Athens — exactly the situation after his arrival here.
1 Thessalonians 1:1
Historical context
In 1 Thessalonians 1:1, Silas and Timothy are co-senders, showing the fulfillment of Paul's instruction to summon them.
1 Thessalonians 3:2
Historical context
In 1 Thessalonians 3:2, Paul sends Timothy to strengthen believers — a similar pattern of relying on Timothy as seen here when Paul sends for him.