So, unable to bear it any longer, I made up my mind to be left behind at Athens all alone;
Paul's escort brought him as far as Athens and left with instructions that Silas and Timotheus were to join him as soon as possible.
Well then, unable to bear it any longer, I sent to find out about your faith, in case the Tempter had tempted you and our labour had been thrown away.
Brothers, when we were bereft of you for a little while (out of sight, not out of mind), we were the more eager to see you. We had a keen longing for you.
my spirit could not rest, because I did not find Titus my brother there; so I said goodbye and went off to Macedonia.
While Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his soul was irritated at the sight of the idols that filled the city.