1 Thessalonians 3:1 “So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our…”

1 Thessalonians 3:1

So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Therefore when we couldn’t stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone,

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Wherefore since we could no longer forbare, wee thought it good to remaine at Athens alone,

Darby Translation

Wherefore, being no longer able to refrain ourselves, we thought good to be left alone in Athens,

Young's Literal Translation

Wherefore no longer forbearing, we thought good to be left in Athens alone,

Bible in Basic English

At last our desire to have news of you was so strong that, while we ourselves were waiting at Athens,

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Cross references

“when”

1 Thessalonians 3:5 1 Thessalonians 2:17 Jeremiah 20:9 2 Corinthians 2:13 Jeremiah 44:22 2 Corinthians 11:29

1 Thessalonians 3:5 · BSB

For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and that our labor might have been in vain.

1 Thessalonians 2:17 · BSB

Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.

Jeremiah 20:9 · BSB

If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail.

2 Corinthians 2:13 · BSB

I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.

Jeremiah 44:22 · BSB

So the LORD could no longer endure the evil deeds and detestable acts you committed, and your land became a desolation, a horror, and an object of cursing, without inhabitant, as it is this day.

2 Corinthians 11:29 · BSB

Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn with grief?

“we thought”

Acts 17:15

Acts 17:15 · BSB

Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

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