1 Thessalonians 3:1 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹ Therefore, when we could no longer stand it, we thought it was better to be left alone in Athens.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹ Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ THEREFORE, WHEN [the suspense of separation and our yearning for some personal communication from you] became intolerable, we consented to being left behind alone at Athens.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone;

Common English Bible

¹ So when we couldn’t stand it any longer, we thought it was a good idea to stay on in Athens by ourselves,

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ Because of this, willing to wait no longer, it was pleasing to us to remain at Athens, alone.

1 Thessalonians 3:1 Cross References

Jeremiah 20:9

I say, ‘I won’t mention him or speak any longer in his name.’ But his message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones. I become tired of holding it in, and I cannot prevail.

Jeremiah 44:22

The Lord can no longer bear your evil deeds and the detestable acts you have committed,  so your land has become a waste, a desolation, and an example for cursing, without inhabitant, as you see today.

Acts 17:15

Those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens, and after receiving instructions for Silas and Timothy to come to him as quickly as possible, they departed.

Acts 17:16

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply distressed when he saw that the city was full of idols.

2 Corinthians 2:13

I had no rest  in my spirit because I did not find my brother Titus.  Instead, I said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

But as for us, brothers and sisters, after we were forced to leave you  for a short time (in person, not in heart  ), we greatly desired and made every effort to return  and see you face to face.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

For this reason, when I could no longer stand it, I also sent him to find out about your faith, fearing that the tempter had tempted you and that our labour might be for nothing.