1 Thessalonians 3:1

Bible in Basic English 1965

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

Cross References

Jeremiah 20:9

And if I say, I will not keep him in mind, I will not say another word in his name; then it is in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am tired of keeping myself in, I am not able to do it.

Jeremiah 44:22

And the Lord was no longer able to put up with the evil of your doings and the disgusting things you did; and because of this your land has become a waste and a cause of wonder and a curse, with no one living in it, as at this day.

Acts 17:15

But those who went with Paul took him as far as Athens, and then went away, with orders from him to Silas and Timothy to come to him quickly.

Acts 17:16

Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was troubled, for he saw all the town full of images of the gods.

2 Corinthians 2:13

I had no rest in my spirit because Titus my brother was not there: so I went away from them, and came into Macedonia.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

But we, my brothers, being away from you for a short time, in body but not in heart, had all the more desire to see your face;

1 Thessalonians 3:5

For this reason, when I was no longer able to keep quiet, I sent to get news of your faith, fearing that you might be tested by the Evil One and that our work might come to nothing.