KJV King James Version
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
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1 Thessalonians 3:1
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens.
WEB World English Bible
Therefore, when we couldn’t stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone,
ASV American Standard Version
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone;
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
Wherefore no longer forbearing, we thought good to be left in Athens alone,
Surrounding context — 1 Thessalonians 3
1 Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
2 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:
3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.
4 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.
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Acts 17:15And 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.1 Thessalonians 3:5For 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 2:17But 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.2 Corinthians 2:13I 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.Jeremiah 20:9Then 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 44:22So 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.2 Corinthians 11:29-30Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?
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